StarTech - PEX300WN2X3 - PCI Express 802.11N 300 Mbps Wireless Network Adapter - 2T3R

The PEX300WN2X3 PCI Express Wireless 802.11n 300Mbps network adapter adds high speed wireless network connectivity to almost any PCI Express-enabled desktop/workstation PC. Using a 2T3R (2 Transmitter/3 Receiver) Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) design over the 2.4GHz frequency, the PCIe wireless card is capable of reaching data transfer speeds of up to 300Mbps over an 802.11n network, while improving signal reception and range.

Backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (11/54Mbps), the adapter card is a versatile wireless networking solution; with support for standard and advanced security options such as WEP, WPA, WPA2 and 802.1x along with wireless Quality of Service (QoS) support, and quick and easy setup through WPS, this PCI Express 2.0 card is backed by StarTech.com's lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support, making for an excellent wireless upgrade or first-time setup option.

StarTech.com Advantage

• PCI Express 2.0 and 802.11n compliance ensure a fast, reliable wireless connection, while still being able to connect to older b/g networks
• Support for the latest security protocols and QoS ensures a safe and efficient wireless experience
• Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support

Features

• 2 Transmitter/3 Receiver (2x3:2) antenna configuration with MIMO support
• Compliant with IEEE 802.11n standard, with transfer rates up to 300Mbps
• Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g standards for up to 11/54Mbps connections respectively
• Broadcast distances up to 200m indoors and 400m outdoors
• Supported security features: WEP (64-128-bit), WPA, WPA2, WPS and 802.1x
• Support for WMM/WMM-PS Quality of Service (QoS)
• Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc network modes support

Applications

• Add fast wireless networking capabilities to a PCI Express enabled desktop PC
• Upgrade a desktop PC to support the latest Wireless N networking speeds
• Connect a remote workstation PC to a network wirelessly, when running network cables is not feasible