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

The D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express (PCIe) 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. The Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Adapter is powered by Xtreme N technology and boasts three external antennas to provide superior wireless reception in your home or office. This adapter is designed for use in larger homes and offices, or for users running multiple bandwidth-intensive applications. This adapter enables you to simultaneously make or receive Internet phone calls (VoIP), surf the Web, transfer files, and Stream High-Definition (HD) media when connected to an Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655). The DWA-556 supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 Encryption that allow you to connect securely to a wireless network.

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

Up to 50% faster than legacy PCI cards

Fits any standard PCIe - x1, x4, x8, or x16

Offers increased bandwidth, reliability, and more functionality than a legacy PCI card

Some maximum speed listings require use of Optional DIR-655 Xtreme N Router