The D-Link Xtreme N™ Notebook ExpressCard™ (DWA-643) is a draft 802.11n compliant wireless client for your notebook PC with an available ExpressCard slot. 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, printers, and more. In addition, the ExpressCard interface provides up to 236% faster performance and better reliability than the legacy CardBus interface. Additionally, having an ExpressCard/34 form factor (34mm x75mm), the DWA-643 will fit into any standard ExpressCard slot.
The Xtreme N Notebook ExpressCard is powered by Xtreme N technology to provide superior wireless performance in the 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 (VoIP), surf the Web, transfer files, and stream High-Defi nition (HD) media when connected to an Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655). The DWA-643 supports WEP, WPA™, and WPA2™ encryption that allow you to connect securely to a wireless network.
| Standards | | • | IEEE 802.11n (draft) | | • | IEEE 802.11g | | • | IEEE 802.11b | |
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| Security | | • | Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) | | • | Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2) | |
| Minimum System Requirements | | • | Computer with: | • | Windows® XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4 | | • | CD-ROM Drive | | • | 20MB Hard Disk Space | | • | ExpressCard Slot | | | • | For Internet Access: | • | Cable or DSL Modem | | • | Wireless Router | | • | Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) | | |
