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.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Adapter DWA-556 - network adapter
- Device Type
- Network adapter
- Form Factor
- Plug-in card
- Interface (Bus) Type
- PCI Express x1
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 11.9 cm x 6.9 cm
- Weight
- 141 g
- Data Link Protocol
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft Certification
- Certified for Windows Vista
Detail
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
- 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, 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
