| Technical details | |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| 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 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 |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Interface | WLAN |
| Connectivity technology | Wireless |
| Host interface | USB |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Height | 8.5 mm |
| Width | 15 mm |
| Depth | 22 mm |
| Energy management | |
| USB powered | ![]() |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Networking | |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, AES, TKIP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK |
| Full duplex | ![]() |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 433 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN | ![]() |
| Modulation | 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, BPSK, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, DSSS, OFDM |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | ![]() |
| Wi-Fi | ![]() |
| WLAN data transfer rates supported | 150,433 Mbit/s |
| Frequency range | 2.4 - 5.825 GHz |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Packaging data | |
| Package weight | 74 g |
| Package depth | 91 mm |
| Package height | 23 mm |
| Package width | 124 mm |
| Drivers included | ![]() |
| Other features | |
| Quick start guide | ![]() |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Design | |
| Internal | ![]() |
| Certification | CE, FCC |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8811AU |
| Product colour | Black |
| Logistics data | |
| Master (outer) case height | 403 mm |
| Master (outer) case width | 543 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 273 mm |
| Products per master (outer) case | 200 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| EAN | 0065030863773 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
The StarTech USB433ACD1X1 is a dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) 802.11ac nano USB Wi-Fi adapter that connects laptops and desktops to wireless networks via a USB 2.0 interface. It enables Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) connectivity for systems that lack internal expansion cards. The adapter provides data transfer rates of up to 433 Mbit/s on the 5 GHz band and up to 150 Mbit/s on the 2.4 GHz band, which offers greater range. This device is a dedicated wireless receiver and does not include Bluetooth or Ethernet support.
The device houses a Realtek RTL8811AU chipset within a black plastic casing. It is fully USB-powered, drawing electricity directly from the host machine. Measuring 22 mm by 15 mm, the compact design allows it to remain plugged into a port during transit without obstructing adjacent connections. It is compatible with Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 through Windows 10, as well as macOS versions 10.6 through 10.14.
Key Features:- Backward compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n standards
- Supports WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, AES, and TKIP encryption
- Compact 8.5 mm profile and lightweight (4 g) design
- Supports 256-QAM, OFDM, and DSSS modulation
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Estimated delivery time: 27.08 - 28.08
Estimated delivery time: 27.08 - 28.08
Estimated delivery time: 27.08
Estimated delivery time: 26.08 - 28.08
Estimated delivery time: 26.08 - 28.08
Estimated delivery time: 27.08
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