D-Link DWA-172 rev A1
D-Link DWA-172 A1
Manuf (OEM/ODM): Edimax
FCC approval date: 07 May 2014
Country of manuf.: China
Interface: USB
USB 2.0
Connector: Male A
Form factor tags: micro dongle w/ large antenna
ID: 2001:3318
Windows: USB\VID_2001&PID_3318
FCC ID: KA2WA172A1
IC ID: 4216A-WA172A1
WI1 chip1: Realtek RTL8811AU
Probable Linux driver
Realtek vendor driver (8812au)
Driver version 5.3.4 available on Edimax site
(select EW-7811UAC on Edimax download page)
See also aircrack-ng rtl8812au repo on GitHub
USB ID not yet observed in any mainline kernel /
this list (note: outdated)
(see also passys)
Windows driver
see Realtek's website
Antenna connector: none
abgn+ac, 1x1:1
OUI: none specified
For a list of all currently documented Realtek chipsets with specifications, see Realtek.
Wireless AC600 Dual Band High-Gain USB Adapter
"1244-00000885-50Z" is silkscreened on the board in the FCC photos.
- The same text is found on the Edimax EW-7811UTC's board.
Wi-Fi Certified : WFA52229 (as of 01/24/2014)