The AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter (DWA-X1850) is the World’s First Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter, delivering blazing-fast WiFi speeds and efficient performance anywhere in a home.* It's an economical and simple way for homes to upgrade current laptops, PCs, or Macbooks to powerful Wi-Fi 6 throughput and speeds up to AX1800 (up to 574Mbps on 2.4GHz + 1200Mbps on 5GHz). The WiFi 6 Adapter is plug-and-play, and works exclusively with the USB 3.0 port on a laptop/PC and works best when connected to any Wi-Fi 6 router or AP. Outfitted withcutting-edge features such as BSS Coloring,160 MHz high-powered amplifier, six simultaneous streams, OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology that all work together to enhance simultaneous high-bandwidth 4K streaming, FPS gaming and virtual meetings. Windows 10-ready and works with Dell, Asus, HP and other popular PCs, laptops, and ultrabooks with a USB 3.0 port. For those with older laptops, the DWA-X1850 is also backwards-compatible with current and older Wi-Fi standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac). Includes a convenient USB cradle for preferred desktop placement and peak performance. With a 128-bit industry standard Wi-Fi encryption, the DWA-X1850 provides protection for your network and connected device.
Features & details
Supports Windows 10 (On-Board Flash) and Windows 11 (Free Download). Latest drivers are on D-Link US Customer Care Website. Does not support Linux.
Upgrade you Desktop or Laptop PC to Next Gen Wi-Fi 6 Dual-band AX1800 speeds of 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 1200 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. It is backwards compatible with Wi-Fi 4 (11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (11ac).
Wi-Fi 6 - Enhanced Performance and Coverage – This WiFi 6 USB 3.2 Gen1 Adapter offers higher throughput and more efficient transmission for better 4K streaming, gaming, and downloading. LOWER LATENCY - Reduces lag for better gaming or VR experiences. Compatible with slower USB 2.0 ports but may affect overall performance.
Flexible Placement and Easy Installation - Includes Windows 10 drivers on board for super simple and extension base for flexible placement.
Great for Gaming and Streaming - Equipped with 1024-QAM, MU-MIMO, OFDMA and USB 3.2 Gen1 to deliver faster and more efficient Wi-Fi, reducing latency and providing a more responsive gaming and buffer-free streaming experience.
Designed for Extreme Range - Equipped with omni-directional high-performance internal antennas, the DWA-X1850 was designed for maximum coverage.
