D-Link DWA-X1850 Wireless AX1800 Dual Band USB 3.0 Adapter

Quick Installation Guide

Package Contents

DWA-X1850 Wireless USB Adapter
USB 3.0 Extension Cradle
Quick Installation Guide

If any of these items are missing from your packaging, please contact your reseller.

Minimum Requirements

PC or laptop with:

Windows 10 32/64-bit
USB 3.0 Type-A port*

* Using a USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port will affect device performance. USB 3.0 port is recommended.

Installation

NOTE: Before you begin, disable any built-in wireless and/or Ethernet adapters and verify the settings such as the wireless network name (SSID) and security settings of the network(s) you want to connect to.

Insert the DWA-X1850 into an available USB port on your PC or laptop. The virtual drive window will appear. Click on Setup to install your adapter. If you are not presented with a virtual drive window, navigate using File Explorer and select DWA-X1850, then Setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions in the setup wizard.

Setup and Configuration Problems

Why is my DWA-X1850 not being detected or not working?

Ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for the DWA-X1850. The DWA-X1850 supports Windows 10.
Make sure the adapter is properly inserted into a USB port.
Ensure the latest device drivers are installed. The latest drivers can be found and downloaded from the D-Link support website: www.dlink.com.
Insert the DWA-X1850 in a different USB port on your computer (if applicable).
Try restarting the computer or try installing the DWA-X1850 on a different computer to verify if the device is functional.

How can I improve the performance of my DWA-X1850?

For optimal performance and to reduce interference, keep the USB adapter clear of any obstructions.

Technical Specifications

Hardware

Feature	Details
Interfaces	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
Indicators	Status indicator: Solid blue - connection established; Blinking blue - connection not established; Off - driver not installed or adapter not connected.
Antenna	Internal antenna

Wireless Module Parameters

Feature	Details
Standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax
Frequency Band	802.11b/g/n/ax: 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax: 5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz, 5.725 GHz to 5.825 GHz
Wireless Security	WPA2/WPA3
Wireless Connection Speed	802.11a: up to 54 Mbps 802.11b: up to 11 Mbps 802.11g: up to 54 Mbps 802.11n: up to 300 Mbps 802.11ac: up to 867 Mbps 802.11ax (2.4 GHz): up to 574 Mbps 802.11ax (5 GHz): up to 1200 Mbps

Physical Parameters

Feature	Details
Dimensions (L x W x H)	95.5 x 30 x 12.7 mm
Weight	23.6 g

Operating Conditions

Feature	Details
Current Consumption	154 mA (standby mode) 464 mA (operation mode)
Operating Voltage	5V DC ± 10%
Temperature	Operating: 0 to +40 °C Storage: -20 to +75 °C
Humidity	Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing

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