StarTech.com AC600 Wireless-AC Network Adapter - 802.11ac, PCI Express

Introduction

Upgrade your desktop PC or server to powerful 802.11ac wireless networking. This AC600 network card fits easily into a PCI Express expansion slot to give you dual-band wireless-AC connectivity with speeds up to 433 Mbps.

Add dual-band Wireless-AC connectivity

This wireless-AC adapter lets you add dual-band wireless-AC connectivity to a desktop computer through a PCIe slot. Ideal for your office or home environment, the PCIe Wi-Fi adapter provides a wireless range of up to 100 feet (30m), when paired with an 802.11ac router. It s a cost-effective solution for adding or upgrading to the latest 802.11ac dual-band wireless networking.

The Wi-Fi adapter supports data rates of up to 433 Mbps at 5 GHz, and 150 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. Two detachable external antennas enhance reception and provide more reliable connections.

Versatile use

The versatile USB Wi-Fi adapter gives you dual-band 2.4/5 GHz support, so you can connect easily to the less congested 5GHz wireless network to enjoy lag-free HD video streaming, online gaming, file transfers or other bandwidth-intensive applications. The WMM Quality of Service (QoS) feature quickly prioritizes video streams, Internet calls and online gaming. 

This network adapter has a 1T1R (1 transmitter, 1 receiver) antenna design and features two detachable external antennas (dual-band 3dBi). To integrate easily with all of your networking devices, the wireless network adapter is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n networks.

Quick and easy installation

The network card is easy to install in the PCI Express slot on your standard or small form-factor computer. It comes equipped with a standard profile bracket, and includes a low-profile bracket that you can swap in to mount the card in smaller or space-constrained systems.

The PEX433WAC11 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Features

• Wireless AC600 compatible with speeds up 433Mbps (5GHz) and up to 150Mbps (2.4GHz)
• Dual band 2.4 / 5GHz support (802.11ac is 5 GHz only)
• Compliant with 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n networks
• Single antenna (1T1R) for transmitting and receiving
• Dual external (detachable) dual-band 3dBi antennas
• PCI Express host interface
• Wireless security with 64/128bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 and TKIP/AES
• Supports WMM Quality of Service and WMM-PS
• Supports Soft AP mode
• Configured with standard profile bracket, low profile and half-height bracket included

Specification

Connector Type(s): PCI Express x1

RP-SMA (Coax, Reverse Polarity SubMiniature A)

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

Storage Temperature: 10°C to 70°C (50°F to 158°F)

Humidity: 0% ~ 90% RH

Interface: Wireless Ethernet

Bus Type: PCI Express

Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)

Antenna Configuration: 1T1R

Industry Standards: IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b

Chipset ID: Realtek - 8821AE

LED Indicators: Link/Activity

Shipping (Package) Weight: 170 g [6 oz]

Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 433 Mbps (5 GHz)

Max Distance: 30 m / 100 ft

Bandwidth: 20/40/80 MHz

Auto MDIX: No

Full Duplex Support: No

Frequency Range: 2.412~2.462 GHz, 5.180~5.825 GHz

Frequency: 2.4G/5.8G-Dual band

Security Features: WEP Data Encryption

WPA and WPA2-PSK Data Encryption

TKIP/AES

Product Length: 121 mm [4.8 in]

Product Width: 97 mm [3.8 in]

Product Height: 22 mm [0.9 in]

Product Weight: 48 g [1.7 oz]

OS Compatibility: Windows 10 (32/64bit), 8 / 8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), XP(32/64)

System and Cable Requirements: Available PCI express expansion slot

Included in Package: PCI Express AC600 Wireless-AC network adapter

detachable external antenna

driver CD

low profile bracket

quick start guide