USB Wireless Adapter

Add high-speed Wireless-N connectivity to a desktop or laptop system through USB. The USB150WN1X1W USB Wireless Network Adapter lets you add high-speed Wireless-N connectivity to a desktop or laptop system through USB.

Using a 1T1R (1 Transmitter/1 Receiver) design over the 2.4GHz frequency, the USB WiFi adapter is capable of data transfer rates up to 150Mbps over an 802.11n network. The adapter uses a small form factor design that makes it conveniently portable and unobtrusive, when connected to a computer - it can even be left connected your laptop when in a carrying bag, without worry of damaging the adapter or the host port.

Backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (11/54Mbps), this USB wireless adapter is a versatile wireless networking solution, offering support for security options such as WEP, WPA or WPA2, as well as wireless Quality of Service (QoS) support and quick device connection through Wireless Protected Setup (WPS).

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Manufacturer Part Number
USB150WN1X1W
EAN/UPC
0065030854269,065030854269
Full Product Specifications

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Warranty Information
Warranty: 2 Years

Hardware
Antenna Configuration: 1x1:1 (TxR:S)
Bus Type: USB 2.0
Chipset ID: Realtek - RTL8188EUS
Industry Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Interface: Wireless Ethernet

Performance
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Full Duplex Support: Yes
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 150 Mbps
MTBF: 44,000 Hours

Security Features
TKIP/AES
WEP Data Encryption
WPA and WPA2-PSK Data Encryption

Connector(s)
Connector Type(s)

  • 1 - USB A (4 pin) Male
  • 1 - Wireless N (IEEE 802.11n)

Software
OS Compatibility:
Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012
Mac OS® 10.5 to 10.12
Linux 2.6.x to 4.4.x LTS Versions only
Special Notes / RequirementsSystem and Cable Requirements: Available USB port
PowerPower Source: USB-Powered

Environmental
Humidity: 10~90% RH
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature: -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F)

Physical Characteristics
Color: White
Enclosure Type: Plastic
Product Height: 0.3 in [8 mm]
Product Length: 0.7 in [19 mm]
Product Weight: 0.1 oz [3 g]
Product Width: 0.6 in [15 mm]

Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight: 1.6 oz [44 g]

What's in the Box
Included in Package:
  • 1 - USB Wireless Adapter
  • 1 - Driver CD
  • 1 - Instruction Manual