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D-Link - AC1300 USB WiFi Adapter, Dual Band Travel Size for Desktop PC Laptop (AC13U) - White

Model: AC13U
SKU: 10312089
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Upgrade your laptop or PC with the AC1300 Wi-Fi 5 USB Adapter (AC13U) for faster, more reliable connectivity. With blazing-fast dual-band speeds of up to 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz, it’s perfect for streaming, gaming, and work-from-home tasks. Advanced MU-MIMO technology ensures smoother performance on busy networks, while WPA3 encryption provides enhanced security for safer online browsing. Its compact, travel-friendly design fits seamlessly into your lifestyle, and the easy plug-and-play setup with pre-loaded Windows 10/11 drivers makes installation a breeze. Backward compatibility ensures it works with any Wi-Fi router or gateway, so you can enjoy fast, reliable internet anywhere.
  • Key Specs
    • Wi-Fi Speed: 1300 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
    • Wireless Standard: AC (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
    • Adapter Type: Wireless
    • Antenna Type: Internal
    • Frequency: 5.0 GHz (A measurement of the electromagnetic radio waves a device emits.)
    • USB Generation: USB 2.0 (The specification (generation) of the USB standard. Generations are backwards compatible with previous specifications (provided that those devices have the necessary adapter to accommodate the connection type).)
    • Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
  • General
    • Brand: D-Link
    • Model Number: AC13U
    • Product Name: D-Link AC1300 USB WiFi Adapter, Dual Band Travel Size for Desktop PC Laptop (AC13U)
    • Color: White
  • Network
    • Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 0.78 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Length: 0.9 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
    • Product Width: 0.31 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 0.1 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
    • Warranty - Labor: None
  • Other
    • UPC: 790069801426

Upgrade your laptop or PC with the AC1300 Wi-Fi 5 USB Adapter (AC13U) for faster, more reliable connectivity. With blazing-fast dual-band speeds of up to 400 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz, it’s perfect for streaming, gaming, and work-from-home tasks. Advanced MU-MIMO technology ensures smoother performance on busy networks, while WPA3 encryption provides enhanced security for safer online browsing. Its compact, travel-friendly design fits seamlessly into your lifestyle, and the easy plug-and-play setup with pre-loaded Windows 10/11 drivers makes installation a breeze. Backward compatibility ensures it works with any Wi-Fi router or gateway, so you can enjoy fast, reliable internet anywhere.

  • EASY WIFI UPGRADE:: Add AC1300 Wi-Fi speeds to your PC or laptop for blazing-fast, stable connectivity with up to up to 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz) / 867 Mbps (5 GHz).
  • GREAT FOR STREAMING & GAMING:: Enjoy smooth streaming, gaming, and video calls with reduced lag and better reliability
  • COMPACT & PORTABLE DESIGN:: Sleek, lightweight USB design (34.2 x 17.17 x 9.7 mm) fits easily in your bag or pocket for on-the-go connectivity
  • ADVANCED MU-MIMO TECHNOLOGY:: Delivers smoother Wi-Fi by reducing network congestion and LAG, ensuring fast, stable Wi-Fi performance for your laptop or PC even in busy home networks
  • ENHANCED SECURITY WITH WPA3:: Better protect your network with the latest 128-bit Wi-Fi encryption for safer connections
  • EASY WIFI UPGRADE:: Add AC1300 Wi-Fi speeds to your PC or laptop for blazing-fast, stable connectivity with up to up to 400 Mbps (2.4 GHz) / 867 Mbps (5 GHz).
  • GREAT FOR STREAMING & GAMING:: Enjoy smooth streaming, gaming, and video calls with reduced lag and better reliability
  • COMPACT & PORTABLE DESIGN:: Sleek, lightweight USB design (34.2 x 17.17 x 9.7 mm) fits easily in your bag or pocket for on-the-go connectivity
  • ADVANCED MU-MIMO TECHNOLOGY:: Delivers smoother Wi-Fi by reducing network congestion and LAG, ensuring fast, stable Wi-Fi performance for your laptop or PC even in busy home networks
  • ENHANCED SECURITY WITH WPA3:: Better protect your network with the latest 128-bit Wi-Fi encryption for safer connections
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Q: Is it compatible with Linux? If so, is it plug and play or do I need to install a specific driver manually?

A: According to AI. Yes, the D-Link AC1300 USB WiFi Adapter (DWA-181) is generally compatible with Linux, but it often requires manual driver installation, as it may not work "plug-and-play" out-of-the-box on newer kernel versions, with users needing to compile drivers from sources like GitHub for specific chipset drivers (often Realtek), according to this LinuxQuestions forum post, this Ask Ubuntu thread, and this Fedora discussion. While D-Link lists Linux as a supported OS, expect to use command-line tools and potentially third-party repositories to get the correct Realtek rtl88x2bu driver working, notes this Linux Mint forum thread and a D-Link product page.

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