StarTech.com PEX433WAC11 network card Internal WLAN 433 Mbit/s

StarTech.com AC600 Wireless-AC Network Adapter - 802.11ac, PCI Express - Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5GHz PCIe Wireless Network Card

Description

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.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Internal	Yes
Interface	WLAN
Host interface	PCI Express
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Bandwidth
Bandwidth	0.08 GHz
Full duplex	No
Maximum data transfer rate	433 Mbit/s
Wireless LAN features
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi	Yes
WLAN data transfer rates supported	150,433 Mbit/s
Network
Chipset	Realtek 8821AE
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bandwidth	0.08 GHz
Wi-Fi	Yes
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, AES, TKIP, WPA, WPA2
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Auto MDIX IEEE	No
WLAN data transfer rates supported	150,433 Mbit/s
Maximum operating distance	1181.1" (30 m)
Full duplex	No
Maximum data transfer rate	433 Mbit/s
Gain	3 dBi
Antenna
Antennas quantity	2
Gain	3 dBi
Detachable antenna(s)	Yes
Antenna connector type	RP-SMA
Technical details
Auto MDIX IEEE	No
Detachable antenna(s)	Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Compliance certificates	RoHS
Design
Chipset	Realtek 8821AE
Certification	CE, FCC, UL
Internal	Yes
LED indicators	Activity, Link
Antenna connector type	RP-SMA
Antennas quantity	2
Detachable antenna(s)	Yes
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Indication
LED indicators	Activity, Link
System requirements
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Width	3.82" (97 mm)
Depth	4.76" (121 mm)
Height	0.866" (22 mm)
Weight	1.69 oz (48 g)
Package width	5.35" (136 mm)
Package depth	6.42" (163 mm)
Package height	1.26" (32 mm)
Package weight	6 oz (170 g)
Security
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, AES, TKIP, WPA, WPA2
Packaging data
Drivers included	Yes
Low-profile bracket	Yes
Package width	5.35" (136 mm)
Package depth	6.42" (163 mm)
Package height	1.26" (32 mm)
Package weight	6 oz (170 g)
Quick start guide	Yes
Performance
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, AES, TKIP, WPA, WPA2
Auto MDIX IEEE	No
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Certificates
Certification	CE, FCC, UL
Other features
Chipset	Realtek 8821AE
Antennas quantity	2
Quick start guide	Yes
Gain	3 dBi
Detachable antenna(s)	Yes
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990
Packaging content
Drivers included	Yes
Low-profile bracket	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990