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Wireless N300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter

Description

Dual band technology
The D-Link Wireless N300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter uses dual band technology that transmits regular Internet traffic over the 2.4GHz wireless band and transmits high-bandwidth multimedia traffic over the 5GHz band. This allows you to browse the Internet and download files while smoothly streaming HD movies at the same time without interference.
Better speeds, better coverage
Connect to your wireless network with faster speeds and from farther distances with the Wireless N300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter. With greatly improved wireless coverage and speed, you can enjoy faster and more reliable connections throughout your home.
The benefits of PCI Express
PCI Express provides a high-bandwidth connection with superior performance over the legacy PCI interface, and allows you to connect the Wireless N300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter to any PCIe slot in your computer, whether it is an x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot.
Easy to set up, easy to use
D-Link’s Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process to get you connected to your wireless network quickly and easily, even if you have little to no networking experience. The D-Link Wireless Manager is also included with this product to keep track of your most frequently accessed networks.

General features

Standards
• IEEE 802.11a
• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11n
Interfaces
• PCIe x1, fits standard PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 slots
• Standard bracket and low-profile brackets included
Frequency band*
• 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz
• 5.15GHz to 5.35GHz
• 5.475GHz to 5.725GHz
• 5.725GHz to 5.85GHz
Security
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA™ and WPA2™)
• 64/128-bit WEP
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup - PIN and PBC
Antenna
• Detachable 2dBi dipole antenna
Wireless speed**
• IEEE 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 54 Mbit/s
• IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbit/s
• IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 54 Mbit/s
• IEEE 802.11n: 6.5 ~ 300 Mbit/s
The output power of the transmitter
• IEEE 802.11a
16±2 dBm at 6/24 Mbit/s
16±2 dBm at 36 Mbit/s
14±2 dBm at 48 Mbit/s
12±2 dBm at 54 Mbit/s
• IEEE 802.11b
18 dBm (±2 dB) for 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbit/s
• IEEE 802.11g
18±2 dBm in 6, 24 Mbit/s
18±2 dBm at 36 Mbit/s
17±2 dBm at 48 Mbit/s
16±2 dBm at 54 Mbit/s
• IEEE 802.11n
2.4GHz/HT-20
-80 dBm at MCS0
-77 dBm at MCS1
-75 dBm at MCS2
-72 dBm at MCS3
-68 dBm at MCS4
-64 dBm at MCS5
-63 dBm at MCS6
-62 dBm at MCS7
2.4GHz/HT-40
-77 dBm at MCS0
-74 dBm at MCS1
-72 dBm at MCS2
-69 dBm at MCS3
-65 dBm at MCS4
-61 dBm at MCS5
-60 dBm at MCS6
-59 dBm at MCS7
5GHz/HT-20
-80 dBm at MCS0
-77 dBm at MCS1
-75 dBm at MCS2
-72 dBm at MCS3
-68 dBm at MCS4
-64 dBm at MCS5
-63 dBm at MCS6
-62 dBm at MCS7
5GHz/HT-40
-77 dBm at MCS0
-74 dBm at MCS1
-72 dBm at MCS2
-69 dBm at MCS3
-65 dBm at MCS4
-61 dBm at MCS5
-60 dBm at MCS6
-59 dBm at MCS7
LED diagnostics
• Link/Activity

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DWA-566 Wireless N300 Dual Band PCIe Desktop Adapter

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