The D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Adapter (DWA-556) is a draft 802.11n wireless client that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your PCI Express-enabled desktop computer. The PCIe interface provides superior performance over a standard PCI interface. This wireless adapter delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b networks. Once connected, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, photos, files, music, videos, printers, and storage.
Features
Type: Network Adapter
Form Factor: Plug In Card
Interface: PCI Express x1
Data Link Protocol: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
OS Required: Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2
D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Network Adapter Specifications
Part # DWA-556
General
Device Type:
Network adapter
Form Factor:
Plug-in card
Interface (Bus) Type:
PCI Express x1
Depth:
4.7 in
Height:
2.7 in
Weight:
5 oz
Networking
Connectivity Technology:
Wireless
Data Link Protocol:
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Spread Spectrum Method:
OFDM, DSSS
Frequency Band:
2.4 GHz
Status Indicators:
Link activity
Compliant Standards:
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Antenna
Antenna:
External detachable
Directivity:
Omni-directional
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces:
Network - Radio-Ethernet
Compatible Slots:
1 x PCI Express x1
Miscellaneous
Encryption Algorithm:
128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
Compliant Standards:
FCC Class B certified, CE, IC Class B
Software / System Requirements
Software Included:
Drivers & Utilities
OS Required:
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Peripheral / Interface Devices:
CD-ROM
System Requirements Details:
- HD 20 MB
D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Network Adapter Features
Delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g
Xtreme N technology enables HD video streaming, file sharing, enhanced Internet phone calling (VoIP), and surfing the Web
Access secure wireless networks using advanced WEP, WPA, or WPA2 encryption
Easy to install and use with D-Link’s new Quick Adapter Setup Wizard
Backward compatible with an existing 802.11g and 802.11b network
D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Network Adapter Video
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