A docking station or port replicator provides a way to connect your laptop to several devices like mouse, keyboard, speakers, monitor, Ethernet. Using a docking station that is connected to several devices helps gain the benefits of a desktop computer without sacrificing the portability of a laptop.
Docking stations work with specific ports - a proprietary dock connector (Dell E/Port), USB 3.0, USB-C, or Thunderbolt 3 and 4, among others. See the information to help you identify what the different types of Dell docking stations are.
Helpful links to the model-specific Dell docking station guides, knowledge base articles, and where you can purchase the latest version for your computer.
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USB-C docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: USB-C docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C or one of the Thunderbolt protocols. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt, see the FAQ section.
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| Thunderbolt 4 docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports Thunderbolt 4, see the FAQ section.
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| Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over a standard USB connection. This universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through the USB port. This is the first universal dock from Dell that works with the USB 3.2 Type-C ports on the laptop. |
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| Dell rugged docking stations are used on select Dell Latitude rugged series laptops only. |
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| Dell tablet or slate docks are designed for specific Dell tablets or slate devices. |
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USB-C docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: USB-C docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C or one of the Thunderbolt protocols. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt, see the FAQ section.
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| Thunderbolt 4 docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports Thunderbolt 4, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over a standard USB connection. This universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through the USB port. This is the first universal dock from Dell that works with the USB 3.2 Type-C ports on the laptop. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Dell rugged docking stations are used on select Dell Latitude rugged series laptops only. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Dell tablet or slate docks are designed for specific Dell tablets or slate devices. |
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USB-C docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: USB-C docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C or one of the Thunderbolt protocols. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt, see the FAQ section.
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| Thunderbolt 4 docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports Thunderbolt 4, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over a standard USB connection. This universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through the USB port. This is the first universal dock from Dell that works with the USB 3.2 Type-C ports on the laptop. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Dell rugged docking stations are used on select Dell Latitude rugged series laptops only. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Dell tablet or slate docks are designed for specific Dell tablets or slate devices. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
|---|---|
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USB-C docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: USB-C docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C or one of the Thunderbolt protocols. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Thunderbolt 4 docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports Thunderbolt 4, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over a standard USB connection. This universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through the USB port. This is the first universal dock from Dell that works with the USB 3.2 Type-C ports on the laptop. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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USB-C docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: USB-C docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C or one of the Thunderbolt protocols. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Thunderbolt 4 docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports Thunderbolt 4, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over a standard USB connection. This universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through the USB port. This is the first universal dock from Dell that works with the USB 3.2 Type-C ports on the laptop. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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USB-C docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: USB-C docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C or one of the Thunderbolt protocols. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Thunderbolt 4 docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports Thunderbolt 4, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over a standard USB connection. This universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through the USB port. This is the first universal dock from Dell that works with the USB 3.2 Type-C ports on the laptop. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Dell rugged docking stations are used on select Dell Latitude rugged series laptops only. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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|
USB-C docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: USB-C docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C or one of the Thunderbolt protocols. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Thunderbolt 4 docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports Thunderbolt 4, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over a standard USB connection. This universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through the USB port. This is the first universal dock from Dell that works with the USB 3.2 Type-C ports on the laptop. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
|---|---|
| Dell rugged docking stations are used on select Dell Latitude rugged series laptops only. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
|---|---|
| USB-C docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: USB-C docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt 3, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over a standard USB connection. This universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through the USB port. This is the first universal dock from Dell that works with the USB 3.2 Type-C ports on the laptop. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
|---|---|
| Dell rugged docking stations are used on select Dell Latitude rugged series laptops only. |
| Latest Product and Support | Description |
|---|---|
|
USB-C docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: USB-C docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C or one of the Thunderbolt protocols. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Thunderbolt 4 docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports Thunderbolt 4, see the FAQ section.
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| Latest Product and Support | Description |
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| Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over a standard USB connection. This universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through the USB port. This is the first universal dock from Dell that works with the USB 3.2 Type-C ports on the laptop. |
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USB-C docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, audio, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: USB-C docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt 4 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports DisplayPort over USB-C or Thunderbolt, see the FAQ section.
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Thunderbolt 4 docking station allows several devices to connect to the laptop using a single USB-C cable. Extend the traditional USB capabilities with native multiple display video, data, and power delivery (on select Dell laptops) to charge the laptop with a single USB-C cable. The reversible connector is convenient to use USB-C, with no wrong orientation.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 docking stations work with a USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4 protocol. To learn how to identify if the laptop supports Thunderbolt 4, see the FAQ section.
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Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over a standard USB connection. This universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through the USB port. Works best with USB 3.0 ports on the laptop. |
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| Dell wireless docking stations work with Intel WiGig 1.1 or 2.0 cards. While D5000 docking station works with Intel WiGig 1.1, WLD15 docking station requires an Intel WiGig 2.0 card. |
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| Dell rugged docking stations are used on select Dell Latitude rugged series laptops only. |
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| Dell tablet or slate docks are designed for specific Dell tablets or slate devices. |
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| Browse to the Dell Product Support Page, and using the search box at the top of the page, search for support for your docking station.
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Proprietary docking solution for Dell Latitude and Dell Precision E-series. Dell docking stations provide efficient connectivity to all desktop devices with a simple click into the dock. |
Docking stations come with different types of docking interfaces. It is important to identify the type of docking interface that is available on the computer. Below are the different types of docking interfaces on Dell laptops.
To learn about Dell docking stations based on the docking interface, see the Dell Docking Station Support Resources section of this Dell Knowledge Base article.
Look for the Thunderbolt icon next to the USB-C port to identify if the laptop is equipped with a Thunderbolt port.
To learn more about Thunderbolt, see the Dell Knowledge Base article Guide to Thunderbolt
Look for the DisplayPort icon next to the USB-C port to identify if the laptop is equipped with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort alternate mode.
To learn more about DisplayPort, see the Dell Knowledge Base article Guide to DisplayPort over USB-C
Universal docking stations work with DisplayLink technology that enables docking features over USB. The universal docking solution enables multiple monitors, audio, Ethernet, and other USB devices to be connected to laptops through USB. Works best with USB 3.0 ports on the laptop.
USB-C docking stations like Dell Docking Station WD19 or WD15 are designed to work with laptops with a USB-C port with DisplayPort alternate mode enabled. Look for the DisplayPort icon on the USB-C port to identify if the laptop is equipped with a USB-C port with DisplayPort alternate mode.
Thunderbolt docking stations like Dell Thunderbolt Dock TB16, TB18DC, WD19TB/WD19TBS, and the WD22TB4 are designed to work with laptops with a Thunderbolt port. Thunderbolt defines a superset of capabilities that runs on a USB-C connector and cable. In brief, Thunderbolt 3 brought Thunderbolt technology to USB-C and our latest dock and laptops are now using Thunderbolt 4.
USB-C docking stations like Dell Docking Station WD19/WD19S or HD22Q are designed to work with laptops with a USB-C port with DisplayPort alternate mode enabled. Look for the DisplayPort icon on the USB-C port to identify if the laptop is equipped with a USB-C port with DisplayPort alternate mode.
You can dock(connect) or undock(disconnect) a laptop without first powering off the laptop or even logging out of Windows. This method is known as hot docking. There is no need to create docked or undocked profiles on the laptop. When a laptop is connected to the docking station, the operating system automatically recognizes the connected devices and adjusts.
Dell Technologies recommends using the highest-quality USB-C cable that was shipped with the docking station. These cables can deliver power while maintaining optimal signal quality for both USB data and video. Some third-party USB-C cables are found to have quality issues that may affect the performance.
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