The D-Link Xtreme N Desktop Adapter (DWA-552) is a draft 802.11n wireless client that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop computer. 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 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, surf the Web, transfer files, and stream High-Definition (HD) media when connected to an Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655). The DWA-552 supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption that allow you to connect securely to a wireless network.

Product details:

Device Type
Network adapter

Form Factor
Plug-in card

Interface (Bus) Type
PCI

Antenna
External detachable

Directivity
Omni-directional

Compatible Slots
1 x PCI

Interfaces
Network - Radio-Ethernet

Compliant Standards
FCC Class B certified, CE

Encryption Algorithm
128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2

Network Compliant Standards
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Connectivity Technology
Wireless

Data Link Protocol
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Frequency Band
2.4 GHz

Spread Spectrum Method
OFDM, DSSS

Status Indicators
Link activity, link OK

OS Required
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows XP SP2

Peripheral / Interface Devices
CD-ROM

Software Included
Drivers & Utilities

System Requirements Details
HD 20 MB free space