Linksys AC1200 Wireless-AC USB Adapter provides an instant upgrade to new, powerful Wireless-AC technology. Easily and economically upgrade a laptop, ultrabook or desktop computer to next-generation Wireless-AC for rapid downloads, smoother HD media streaming and responsive gaming. The selectable dual-band AC1200 adapter is compatible with today’s electronics, and when synced with a Wireless-AC router, provides up to 867 Mbps* data transfer rates on the 4 GHz band or up to 300 Mbps* on the 2.4 GHz band. It is also USB 3.0 capable, and will perform up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 when plugged into a USB 3.0 port. Easy setup will have users immediately experiencing a faster Wi-Fi connection with better range.
Why Wireless-AC?
Wireless-AC is engineered to move more data faster—up to three times faster than Wireless-N. The result is smooth video streaming, more responsive gaming experiences and all-around improved connectivity. Faster data rates are achieved by using higher modulation (256- QAM for AC vs. 64-QAM for N) that allows much more data to be transmitted within the same time period. Wireless-AC also provides twice the channel bandwidth of Wireless-N and means that your data can travel on multiple parallel paths. Your mobile devices also gain extended battery life by achieving optimal transfer speeds. Wireless-AC is backward-compatible with a/b/g/n wireless protocols.
- Selectable Dual Band (2.4 or 5 GHz)
- Operates on either band to help avoid interference.
- USB 3.0 Capable
- USB 3.0 transfer rates are 10x faster than USB 2.0.
- Advanced Wireless Security
- Safeguard your network with wireless WPA/WPA2 encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
- Easy Setup
- Features setup wizard and Wi-Fi Protected Setup for quick installation.
Products specifications
| Width | 30 mm |
| Depth | 89 mm |
| Height | 11 mm |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Package width | 218 mm |
| Package depth | 56 mm |
| Package height | 136 mm |
| Connectivity technology | Wireless |
| Host interface | Wireless |
| Interface | USB |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 867 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Frequency range | 2.4 - 5 GHz |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| WLAN data transfer rates supported | 300,867 Mbit/s |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS |
| Component for | PC/Laptop |
| Product colour | Black |
| Internal | No |
| Antenna | Yes |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
