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UGREEN AX1800 Dual-Band Wireless USB Adapter (WiFi 6)
- Same or next-day delivery, from Ksh 200
- Free collection in Westlands
- M-Pesa or cash
Delivery or collection
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UGREEN AX1800 Dual-Band Wireless USB Adapter (WiFi 6)
Product Description
The UGREEN CM499 (90340) is an AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 USB adapter that gives a desktop or laptop a modern 802.11ax radio: up to 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz through a USB 3.0 plug. The driver is built in for Windows 10 and 11, so it works as soon as it is plugged in, and the external antenna folds up for a stronger signal on a PC tucked under a desk.
Desktop PCs often have no Wi-Fi, and older laptops have weak or slow cards. The UGREEN CM499 USB Wi-Fi adapter plugs into a USB port and connects your computer to your Wi-Fi network. It is made for desktop and laptop users with weak or no Wi-Fi.
Key Features and Benefits
- Wi-Fi 6 AX1800: AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 dual-band.
- Wi-Fi 6 speeds: AX1800 (1201 + 574 Mbps) with OFDMA and MU-MIMO, which keeps latency down on a busy home or office router.
- USB 3.0: enough bandwidth for the full 5 GHz rate; it also works in a USB 2.0 port at reduced speed.
- Adjustable high-gain antenna: angle it for the best reception from a tower PC on the floor.
- WPA3 security: supports the latest router encryption alongside WPA2.
- Backward compatible: connects to older 802.11ac and 802.11n routers too.
Made for Life in Nairobi and Across Kenya
Give a desktop PC in a home office Wi-Fi access, upgrade a laptop in a student hostel, or connect a PC at a shop counter to the router.
Buying and Setup Tips
- Check which Wi-Fi band your router uses.
- Plug into a USB port at the speed listed.
- Install any driver recommended for your operating system.
- You only get Wi-Fi 6 speeds from a Wi-Fi 6 router; on an older AC router the adapter still works but at that router's rate.
- Plug it into a rear USB 3.0 port or use a short USB extension to keep the antenna clear of the metal PC case.
Who It's Perfect For
- Desktop PC owners
- Students and remote workers
- Small offices
- Anyone upgrading old Wi-Fi
Specifications at a Glance
- Brand: UGREEN
- Model: CM499
- Product type: USB Wi-Fi adapter
- Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), backward compatible with 802.11ac/n
- Speed, 5 GHz: Up to 1201 Mbps
- Speed, 2.4 GHz: Up to 574 Mbps
- Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
- Antenna: External, adjustable high-gain
- Technologies: OFDMA, MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM, beamforming
- Security: WPA3, WPA2, WPA
- Operating systems: Windows 11/10 (built-in driver); macOS and Linux with driver download
- Colour: Black
- Reference: UGREEN AX1800 Dual-Band Wireless USB Adapter (Wi-Fi 6) - CM499
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it work with my router?
It works with routers on the standards in the product title; check your router bands.
Do I need a driver?
Windows may detect it automatically; use the manufacturer driver if it does not.
Will this work on my desktop with no Wi-Fi card?
Yes, that is its main use: it adds dual-band Wi-Fi 6 to any Windows 10/11 PC with a USB port, no card installation needed.
Do I need to install a driver?
Not on Windows 10 or 11; the driver is on the adapter. For macOS or Linux download the driver from UGREEN.
What is the difference between this and the AC650 CM448?
The CM499 is Wi-Fi 6 at up to 1201 Mbps on USB 3.0 with an external antenna; the CM448 is a smaller Wi-Fi 5 dongle at 433 Mbps on USB 2.0.
Genuine UGREEN quality, ready for PCs and laptops (model CM499). A dependable choice for customers in Nairobi and across Kenya.
