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edimax WL-USB EW-7822UMX AX1800 Dual-Band USB 3.0 Adapter
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1Only 1 piece in stock at supplier
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The EW-7822UMX is a dual-band 802.11ax USB adapter featuring the fastest USB 3.2 Gen1 connectivity, supporting MU-MIMO and OFDMA for enhanced Wi-Fi efficiency. This allows you to enjoy HD streaming, online gaming, and browsing simultaneously without delays or buffering. It is also excellent for large file transfers and video conferencing while working from home. No need to worry about compatibility; the 7822UMX AX1800 is designed with quality and style for gaming. The EW-7822UMX USB adapter in AX1800 gaming style works with any existing Wi-Fi router, access point, and range extender. You can upgrade an older Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5 connection to the highest 11AX Wi-Fi 6 speed standard by connecting this USB adapter to your computer. The EW-7822UMX is a powerful and user-friendly device for instantly upgrading your existing computer's wireless network to the next 802.11ax level.
AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 offers lightning-fast speeds with a USB 3.2 Gen1 port. The EW-7822UMX USB adapter is ideal for wireless gaming and enhances your experience for smooth internet browsing. With a maximum data transfer rate of up to 1201 Mbps (2T2R at 5 GHz) and 573 Mbps (2T2R at 2.4 GHz), the USB adapter provides greater efficiency and lower latency, achieving speeds up to 1.5 times faster than Wi-Fi 5 AC1200. USB 3.2 Gen1 is up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 with data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, allowing the device to reach super-fast speeds that 802.11ax can offer – for gaming, video streaming, large file transfers of photos, music, videos, and more data.
Higher Wi-Fi efficiency with OFDMA and MU-MIMO: With OFDMA, the EW-7822UMX enables the parallel transmission of many low-bandwidth streams, reducing latency and jitter while increasing efficiency.
Network adapter type | WLAN adapter |
Max. port speed | 1201 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
5 GHz transfer rate | 1201 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 574 Mbit/s |
Item number | 22591706 |
Manufacturer | edimax |
Category | Network adapters |
Manufacturer no. | EW-7822UMX |
Release date | 27.9.2022 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Network adapter type | WLAN adapter |
Hardware interface | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Max. port speed | 1201 Mbit/s |
Number of ports | 1 Ports |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 574 Mbit/s |
5 GHz transfer rate | 1201 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Wi-Fi frequency band | Dual band |
Wi-Fi encryption | WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 |
Mobile phone standard | WLAN only |
Max. data transfer rate | 1201 Mbit/s |
LTE frequency bands | 5 |
Country of origin | China |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 1 x WL-USB EW-7822UMX AX1800 Dual-Band USB 3.0 Adapter |
Length | 103.60 mm |
Width | 30.10 mm |
Height | 15 mm |
Weight | 25 g |
Length | 24.20 cm |
Width | 14.20 cm |
Height | 4.50 cm |
Weight | 112 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Network adapters» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 15.Netgear0,3 %
- 15.Satechi0,3 %
- 18.edimax0,4 %
- 18.Hama0,4 %
- 18.i-tec0,4 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- edimaxNot enough data
- 1.Delock0 days
- 1.Digitus0 days
- 1.Goobay0 days
- 1.i-tec0 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Network adapters» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 7.equip0,6 %
- 7.Gembird0,6 %
- 9.edimax0,8 %
- 10.Baseus0,9 %
- 10.LevelOne0,9 %