The MSI AX1800 Nano WiFi USB Adapter adds wireless networking to a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC through USB 2.0. Its compact size suits laptop users who want a small adapter to carry with them, as well as desktop owners looking to add Wi-Fi connectivity.

Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 support provides up to 1201 Mbps on 5GHz and up to 574Mbps on 2.4GHz, using 2x2 transmit and receive on both bands. The adapter also supports earlier Wi-Fi standards, from 802.11a/b/g through Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4. WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Enterprise encryption are supported alongside WPA and WPA2 options. Its nano dimensions of 25.5 × 16 × 9 mm and 4g weight make it easy to leave connected or pack away.

Key features

• Wi-Fi 6 connectivity across both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
• Up to 1201 Mbps on 5GHz and 574Mbps on 2.4GHz
• 2x2 transmit and receive configuration on each band
• Supports Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g standards
• WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Enterprise security support
• Two dual antennas for wireless communication
• Compact 4g design for portable use

Compatibility

Connects through USB 2.0 and supports Windows 10 and Windows 11. For Wi-Fi 6 features such as OFDMA and MU-MIMO, the router must also support the corresponding feature. Good to know: the package contents are the adapter and a quick start guide; a compatible Wi-Fi router and computer are required for use.

In the box

• MSI AX1800 Nano
• Quick start guide

Specifications

This small adapter offers a straightforward way to add dual-band Wi-Fi 6 to a supported Windows computer, with older Wi-Fi standard support and modern encryption included.