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D-Link DWA-556 Xtreme N PCIe Adapter

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Item Number: DWA-556
Manufacturer: D-Link
Manufacturer Part No: DWA-556
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General Information
Manufacturer:  D-Link Systems, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number:  DWA-556
Manufacturer Website Address:  www.dlink.com
Brand Name:  D-Link
Product Line:  Xtreme N
Product Model:  DWA-556
Product Name:  Xtreme N DWA-556 PCI Express Desktop Adapter
Marketing Information: 

The D-Link Xtreme N DWA-556 PCI Express Desktop Adapter 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 speeds1 and 6x farther range1 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. This adapter is designed for use in larger homes and offices, or for users running multiple bandwidth-intensive applications.


Product Type:  Wi-Fi Adapter
Technical Information
ISM Band:  Yes
ISM Minimum Frequency:  2.4 GHz
ISM Maximum Frequency:  2.484 GHz
Number of Antennas:  3
Wireless Transmission Speed:  54 Mbps
Transmission Speed Details:  11 Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b54 Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b/g6 Mbps IEEE 802.11g1 Mbps IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Security: 
  • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
  • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2)
    Interfaces/Ports
    Host Interface:  PCI Express x1
    Controls/Indicators
    Status Indicators: 

    LED: Activity


    Physical Characteristics
    Dimensions:  2.7" Height x 4.7" Width x 0.1" Thickness
    Shipping Dimensions:  6.6" Height x 9.3" Width x 1.4" Thickness
    Weight:  0.31 lb
    Shipping Weight:  0.74 lb
    Miscellaneous
    Package Contents: 
  • Xtreme N DWA-556 PCI Express Desktop Adapter
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • CD-ROM with
    • Installation Wizard
    • Drivers
    • Product Documentation
      Additional Information: 

      Fits any standard PCI Express slot - x1, x4, x8, or x16


      System Requirements: 

      Computer with:

    • CD-ROM
    • 20MB Hard Disk Space
    • x1 PCI Express Slot
      Compatibility: 
    • Microsoft Windows XP SP2
    • Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
    • Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655)
      Certifications & Standards: 
    • IEEE 802.11n (Draft)
    • IEEE 802.11g
    • IEEE 802.11b
    • FCC Class B
    • IC Class B
    • CE
      Platform Support:  PC
      Warranty
      Standard Warranty:  1 Year Limited
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