D-Link DWA‑X1850 AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB-Adapter
Product Technical Specification
Ports & interfaces | |
Connectivity technology | Wireless |
Host interface | USB |
Interface | WLAN |
USB connector form factor | Straight |
USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
Network | |
Maximum data transfer rate | 1800 |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11ac,IEEE 802.11ax,IEEE 802.11n |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
WLAN data transfer rates supported | 574,1200 |
Security algorithms | WPA2,WPA3 |
MU-MIMO | Yes |
Design | |
Component for | PC/Notebook |
Product colour | Black |
Internal | No |
Antenna | Yes |
Antenna design | Internal |
Antenna type | Internal |
Power | |
Output voltage | 5 |
Power consumption | 464 |
USB powered | Yes |
System requirements | |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 IoT Enterprise,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64 |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 75 |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 |
Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 |
Sustainability | |
Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Sustainability certificates | CE |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 30 |
Depth | 95.5 |
Height | 12.7 |
Weight | 23.6 |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Delivery Options

Economy Delivery (UK)

Business Express
The AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB Adapter is a slim and compact wireless adapter that plugs into any USB port and provides instant connectivity to your laptop or PC.
High-speed Wi-Fi 6
Perfect for uninterrupted 4K streaming, VR gaming, and video calling, with speeds of up to 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) / 1200 Mbps (5 GHz)1
Efficient and stable connectivity with OFDMA
Small data packets destined for multiple devices are transmitted together and never have to queue up again.
High-bandwidth MU-MIMO
Allows simultaneous communication between multiple devices, distributing your Wi-Fi traffic more efficiently.
Designed for portability
Small, portable Wi-Fi 6 dongle, designed for travel convenience.
USB 3.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)2 support provides the maximum throughput to your PC.
Backwards compatible
Backwards compatible with older generation wireless routers.
Enhanced Wireless Security
Connect to wireless networks securely using the latest WPA3™ 128-bit encryption.
Plug and play
Comes with preloaded Windows 10 drivers for a simple installation - simply plug it in, and you’re connected.
Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6 Performance
The DWA-X1850 features the latest 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 technology, offering incredible wireless speeds with optimised network efficiency and performance, allowing you to get the most from your network.
Enjoy 4K movies without stutter, download huge files immediately, play intense multiplayer games without lag, and have video calls without interruption - making it the perfect companion whether at home or away.
Eliminate buffering & cut down on loading times
The DWA-X1850’s MU-MIMO & OFDMA technologies ensure that multiple devices receive high-bandwidth Wi-Fi at the same time to distribute data more efficiently, providing you with faster Wi-Fi 6 speeds.
Maximum Data Transfer Speeds
The dongle also supports high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0), allowing you to maximise throughput to your computer and utilise the full potential of Wi-Fi 6.
Easy Installation and Portable
With software already preloaded on the adapter, installation takes just one click. The slim and compact design means the dongle can easily be carried around when out and about.
Ports & interfaces | |
Connectivity technology | Wireless |
Host interface | USB |
Interface | WLAN |
USB connector form factor | Straight |
USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
Network | |
Maximum data transfer rate | 1800 |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a,IEEE 802.11ac,IEEE 802.11ax,IEEE 802.11n |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
WLAN data transfer rates supported | 574,1200 |
Security algorithms | WPA2,WPA3 |
MU-MIMO | Yes |
Design | |
Component for | PC/Notebook |
Product colour | Black |
Internal | No |
Antenna | Yes |
Antenna design | Internal |
Antenna type | Internal |
Power | |
Output voltage | 5 |
Power consumption | 464 |
USB powered | Yes |
System requirements | |
Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 IoT Enterprise,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64 |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 75 |
Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 |
Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 |
Sustainability | |
Sustainability compliance | Yes |
Sustainability certificates | CE |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width | 30 |
Depth | 95.5 |
Height | 12.7 |
Weight | 23.6 |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a very flexible and hassle free returns policy. If
for whatever reason you are not happy with the item purchased you can return
it to us within 12months for a refund (for unused and unopened
items) or within 30 days on opened and used items for a refund. This
applies to items purchased direct through Buykingston only.
Our 30 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items opened and used and that are returned in a resellable
condition.
Our 365 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee Satisfaction
Guarantee:
For items that remain sealed and unused.
Some items are excluded from our moneyback guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include;
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products such as flash memory products with
custom logo’s on them. E,g USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
On opened items 30 days from date of receipt or expected date of receipt on
non tracked items.
On unopened items 365 days.
How do i go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with
your order number where we will present you with an RMA number and returns
label.
Do i need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes for items that fall within our 30 day money back guarantee and our 365
day returns. Of course for faulty items we realise you may no longer have
the packaging.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
direct for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Section 11 & 13 of our terms and conditions which you can read here in full.