LD-AI-W
Dahua LD-AI-W USB Wi-Fi Dongle for Display Terminals
- Operating temp.
- 0 ℃ to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)
The Dahua LD-AI-W is an external USB Wi-Fi dongle that adds wireless connectivity to intelligent cloud display terminals that lack built-in Wi-Fi. It supports dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation, plugs into a USB 2.0 Type-A port and draws its power over USB at 1.5W. It suits digital signage operators in Doha and Lusail who need a simple wireless link for a networked screen without new cabling. Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar.
What the LD-AI-W adds to a display terminal
The Dahua LD-AI-W is an external USB Wi-Fi dongle designed for intelligent cloud display terminals that do not have Wi-Fi built in. Instead of running a network cable to a screen mounted on a wall or pillar, you plug this small adapter into a USB port and the terminal receives its wireless signal through it. It is a practical option for digital signage networks where the player sits in a cabinet, behind a panel or in a ceiling void, away from the nearest access point.
Dual-band reception and the standards behind it
The adapter works on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and supports the 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac standards. The 2.4 GHz band is listed from 2400 to 2483.5 MHz. The 5 GHz coverage is split into three ranges: 5150 to 5350 MHz, 5470 to 5725 MHz and 5725 to 5850 MHz. Dual-band support lets the terminal use the less crowded 5 GHz band where the access point offers it, which matters in offices, hotels and malls where many devices share the air.
Power, connection and fit
The dongle is powered from the USB port, with a stated consumption of 1.5W, so it needs no separate adapter or socket. It uses a USB 2.0 Type-A connector. The black SPCC case measures 173.5 mm by 117.8 mm by 14 mm with the antenna folded and weighs 130 g net. The product data lists a 51 mm hole distance, so confirm with the SmartRooms Qatar team how the unit will be fixed inside your enclosure before you order.
Where it fits in Qatar
- Retail and malls: a promotional screen in a shopping centre in West Bay or Lusail, where the player sits in a locked cabinet and cabling is difficult after fit-out.
- Schools: a private school in Al Wakrah updating corridor information screens that have no Wi-Fi-enabled player, linking them to the school's wireless network.
- Offices and lobbies: a company or government office in the Industrial Area or Msheireb replacing a wired connection behind a reception display.
Planning for the Qatar climate
The operating temperature range is 0 °C to +40 °C, with storage between -20 °C and +60 °C. Summer temperatures in Qatar regularly pass 45 °C, so the dongle should sit inside an air-conditioned, ventilated space and not in an unventilated cabinet exposed to heat or direct sun. Humidity is rated at 10% to 85% RH, non-condensing. Confirm the enclosure conditions with the SmartRooms Qatar team during your free site survey.
Each terminal needs its own dongle, so multi-site rollouts are common. Schools and government bodies can raise a purchase order (LPO) or work to a tender reference, and SmartRooms Qatar delivers to all eight municipalities of Qatar. Request a quote for the LD-AI-W and tell us how many terminals need connecting.
Highlights
- Dual-band Wi-Fi on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Supports 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac standards
- Connects through a USB 2.0 Type-A port
- Powered over USB with 1.5W consumption
- Operating range 0 °C to +40 °C
- Black SPCC case, 130 g net weight
Estimated timeline
Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.
Specifications
Device Ports4
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Wi-Fi Standard
- 802.11b/g/n/a/ac
- Wi-Fi Frequency Range
- 2400–2483.5 MHz, 5150–5350 MHz, 5470–5725 MHz, 5725–5850 MHz
- USB
- USB 2.0, Type-A
General13
- Power Supply
- USB
- Power Consumption
- 1.5W
- Operating Temperature
- 0 ℃ to +40 °C (+32 °F to +104 °F)
- Storage Temperature
- –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
- Operating Humidity
- 10%–85% (RH), non-condensing
- Storage Humidity
- 10%–85% (RH), non-condensing
- Product Material
- Case: SPCC
- Casing Color (Frame/Rear)
- Black
- Product Dimensions
- 173.5 mm × 117.8 mm × 14 mm (6.83" × 4.64" × 0.55") (The antenna is folded)
- Packaging Dimensions
- 250 mm × 144 mm × 67 mm (9.84" × 5.67" × 2.64")
- Net Weight
- 130 g (0.29 lb)
- Gross Weight
- 260 g (0.57lb)
- Holes Distance
- 51 mm (2.01")
