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Product Details
StarTech.com AC600 Wireless-AC Network Adapter - 802.11ac, PCI Express. Internal. Connectivity technology: Wireless, Host interface: PCI Express, Interface: WLAN. Maximum data transfer rate: 433 Mbit/s, Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi band: Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
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
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer part number | PEX433WAC11 |
| HSSL part number | HS-STA-PEX433WAC11 |
| UPC / GTIN | 0065030863513 |
| Product type | Network Cards |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Connectivity technology | Wireless |
| Host interface | PCI Express |
| Interface | WLAN |
| Network | |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 433 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| 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) |
| WLAN data transfer rates supported | 150,433 Mbit/s |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, AES, TKIP, WPA, WPA2 |
| Auto MDIX IEEE | No |
| Full duplex | No |
| Bandwidth | 0.08 GHz |
| Maximum operating distance | 30 m |
| Design | |
| Internal | Yes |
| Antenna connector type | RP-SMA |
| Chipset | Realtek 8821AE |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link |
| Certification | CE, FCC, UL |
| System requirements | |
| 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 |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 |
| 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 | 97 mm |
| Depth | 121 mm |
| Height | 22 mm |
| Weight | 48 g |
| Technical details | |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Other features | |
| Gain | 3 dBi |
| Detachable antenna(s) | Yes |
| Antennas quantity | 2 |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
Specifications are supplied by the manufacturer via Open Icecat and may change without notice. HSSL part number HS-STA-PEX433WAC11.
Additional information
StarTech Ac600 Wireless-Ac Network Adapter - 802.11Ac, PCI Express from StarTech, manufacturer part number PEX433WAC11.
Specifications
| Brand | StarTech |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | PEX433WAC11 |
| SKU | HS-STA-PEX433WAC11 |
| Weight | 3 lbs |
Specifications above are taken from the manufacturer's product identification for this part number. For full technical detail, request the manufacturer datasheet for PEX433WAC11.
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You can also request an RA online by submitting an RA Request via email. Once you have provided HSSL Technologies with the appropriate information, we will contact you with an assigned RA number.
Defective or DOA Products
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- Defective products must be in the original factory carton with all original packing materials.
- The Return Authorization number must be on the shipping label, not the carton. Please do not write on the carton.
- Returns must be shipped freight prepaid. Products received freight collect, without an RA number, or not approved for return will be refused.
- Return Authorization numbers are valid for fourteen (14) days only. Products returned after expiration will be refused.
- HSSL credits are based on the purchase price or current price, whichever is lower.
General Return Terms
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We will also pay return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (e.g., you received an incorrect or defective item).
You should expect to receive your refund within approximately six weeks of giving your package to the return shipper. This period includes:
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If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and product details. We will respond quickly with instructions for returning items from your order.
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