StarTech.com USB Wi-Fi Adapter - AC600 - Dual-Band Nano Wireless Adapter

Upgrade your connectivity with the StarTech.com — ports, speeds and interface details are in the spec table.

Add reliable wireless connectivity to your laptop or desktop computer, compatible with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks

This USB Wi-Fi® adapter adds dual-band wireless connectivity to your laptop, tablet or desktop computer, and features a compact nano-sized form factor. It makes it easy to replace or upgrade your computer's existing wireless capability with access to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi® networks.

Wireless connectivity you can count on

The dual-band USB Wi-Fi adapter adds reliable Wireless-AC connectivity to your laptop, tablet or desktop computer. As bandwidth-intensive applications such as online conferencing, HD video streaming, file transfers and gaming become more demanding, the USB Wireless-AC adapter provides greater speed and range for your office or home wireless network. The dual-band Wi-Fi adapter supports maximum data rates of up to 433 Mbps on the less congested 5GHz band, plus up to 150Mbps on the 2.4GHz band.

Conveniently small form factor

The USB nano wireless adapter features a compact form factor, so you can plug it into your laptop or tablet with minimal obstruction. The perfect accessory for your laptop, the Wi-Fi adapter is so compact that you can leave it plugged in without worrying about it getting in the way or snagging on something while you're on the go.

Versatile use

The versatile network adapter features a 1T1R (1 transmitter, 1 receiver) antenna design. To integrate with all of your networking devices, the USB 802.11ac adapter is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n networks. The USB Wi-Fi adapter supports USB 2.0 for wide compatibility.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	No
USB version	2.0
Interface	WLAN
Host interface	USB
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Bandwidth
Full duplex	Yes
Maximum data transfer rate	433 Mbit/s
Wireless LAN features
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
WLAN data transfer rates supported	150,433 Mbit/s
Network
Chipset	Realtek RTL8811AU
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, AES, TKIP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Modulation	16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, BPSK, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, DSSS, OFDM
Frequency range	2.4 - 5.825 GHz
Technical details
Product colour	Black
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Design
Certification	CE, FCC
Housing material	Plastic
Software
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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro 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, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 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
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Power
USB powered	Yes
System requirements
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Width	15 mm
Depth	22 mm
Height	8.5 mm
Weight	4 g
Package width	124 mm
Package depth	91 mm
Package height	23 mm
Package weight	74 g
Packaging data
Drivers included	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	543 mm
Master (outer) case length	273 mm
Master (outer) case height	403 mm
Products per master (outer) case	200 pc(s)

Downloads

• Datasheet (PDF)
• Product manual / brochure (PDF)