D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Adapter DWA-556

Product Description

Upgrade your computer's Wi-Fi and access the Internet quickly and easily from anywhere in your home or office. This adapter delivers high performance wireless networking to a desktop PC via the ultra-fast PCI Express (PCIe) interface.

Wireless N technology offers more speed, extended coverage and virtually no dead spots while still compatible with previous network standards. This adapter transfers data at speeds of up to 300 Mbps.

The DWA-556 supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption methods and includes a configuration utility to find available wireless networks and show quality/signal strength.

No experience required, simply insert the enclosed CD into your computer and the installation wizard will do the rest.

Product Specifications

General
Device Type	Network adapter
Form Factor	Plug-in card
Interface (Bus) Type	PCI Express x1
Depth	11.9 cm
Height	6.9 cm
Weight	141 g
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)
Aerial
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
Certified for Windows Vista	Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Compliant Standards	FCC Class B certified, CE, IC Class B
Software / System Requirements
OS Required	Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Peripheral / Interface Devices	CD-ROM
System Requirements Details	- HD 20 MB