User's Manual

4D-Link DWA-181 User Manual
Section 1 - Product Overview
Introduction
The AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter (DWA-181) delivers powerful wireless AC technology to your desktop or
notebook computer. Simply plug the adapter into an available USB port and connect to a wireless network to access a secure,
high-speed internet connection – 2.4 GHz (400Mbps) or 5 GHz (up to 867Mbps). And with integrated Dual Band technology,
you’ll have reduced Wi-Fi interference to maximize throughput for faster streaming, gaming, and Skype calls.
Interference-Free Bandwidth
The AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter (DWA-181) delivers Dual Band technology to your home network for
intelligent, versatile, interference-free bandwidth. Check your email and surf the Internet on the 2.4 GHz band; or game, make
Skype calls and stream HD movies to multiple devices using the cleaner, interference-free 5 GHz band. Whatever you like to do
online, Dual Band has you covered.
Compatible With All Your Wireless Products
While the AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter delivers cutting-edge 802.11ac speed to your home network, it’s also
backward compatible with all of your current wireless products – no updates or adapters necessary.
What is wireless AC?
802.11ac is a new networking standard that produces high-throughput wireless speed on the 5 GHz band. What does this
mean for your home network? Flawless HD video streaming, faster gaming, and lag-free Skype and Facetime calls, all with less
Wi-Fi interference for smooth, lightning-fast performance. And while your home gains all the cutting-edge benets of 11ac,
D-Link’s AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Nano USB Adapter is also compatible with all of your current Wireless N products.
“Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11ac specication and IEEE Standard 802.11n specication. D-Link makes no warranties as to forward compatibility with future standards or compatibility with 802.11ac
devices from other manufacturers. 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. Up to 867Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac devices. Data throughput may also be
limited by the product’s interface, less than 480 Mbps for a USB 2.0 interface. The inclusion of a specic product or manufacturer does not imply its endorsement of D-Link or the D-Link product. Computer must adhere
to Microsoft’s recommended System Requirements.”