Dual-band PCI-E wireless network card

The Dual-band PCI-E wireless network card adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to a desktop PC on a single metal card. It is rated at 600Mbps (theoretical value), supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi alongside Bluetooth 4.0/3.0+HS, and uses two external 5dBi antennas. In this design the Wi-Fi side connects through PCI-E while Bluetooth is listed as USB.

Wireless performance and standards

• Transmission rate: 600Mbps (theoretical value)
• Protocol standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.0/3.0+HS
• Connection split: Wi-Fi over PCI-E, Bluetooth over USB
• Frequency range: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz; Bluetooth 2402MHz to 2483MHz

Slot compatibility and antennas

The card fits PCIe x1 slots and can also be used in x4, x8 and x16 slots. Two external 5dBi antennas are included to serve the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band, and the card itself is built on a metal board.

Operating system support

Drivers are intended for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

What is in the pack

• 1 x Dual-band PCI-E wireless network card (metal)
• 2 x 5dBi external antennas
• Packaging: plastic bag

Before you buy

Check that your desktop has a free PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot, and that your Windows version is 7, 8.1 or 10. The 600Mbps figure is a theoretical value, and Bluetooth is connected via USB as stated in the specification above.