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D-Link DWA-556 Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Adapter

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  • Product Description D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Adapter DWA-556 - network adapterDevice Type
  • Form Factor Plug-in card Interface (Bus) Type PCI Express x1
  • Dimensions (WxDxH) 4.7 in x 2.7 in Weight 5 oz
  • Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft) Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
  • Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 0.1 x 2.7 inches ; 5 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000N4WRFY
  • Item model number: DWA-556
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (161 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: February 1, 2007
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Product Description

Product Description

The D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Adapter (DWA-556) is a draft 802.11n wireless client that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your PCI Express-enabled desktop puter. The PCIe interface provides superior performance over a standard PCI interface. This wireless adapter delivers up to 14x faster speeds and 6x farther range than 802.11g while staying backward patible with 802.11g and 802.11b works. Once connected you can share a high-speed Inter connection photos files music videos printers and storage.Primary InformationNetworking Type :  Network adapter Form Factor :  Plug-in card Networking Interface :  PCI Express x1 Data Transfer Rate :  N/A Data Link Protocol :  IEEE 802.11b; IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11n (draft) Connectivity Technology :  Wireless Networking / Compliant Standards :  IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (draft) Dimensions&MiscellaneousDepth :  4.7 Inch Height :  2.7 Inch ExpansionInterfaces & Connections :  Network - Radio-Ether UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code :  43201404 

From the Manufacturer

The D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express (PCIe) Desktop Adapter (DWA-556) is a 802.11n wireless client that delivers unrivaled wireless performance for your PCI Express-enabled desktop computer. The PCIe interface provides superior performance over a standard PCI interface. This wireless adapter delivers up to 14x faster speeds* and 6x farther range* than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g networks. Once connected, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, photos, files, music, videos, printers, and storage.

Network setup

Key Features

  • Wireless N connectivity for superior wireless performance, clarity, and coverage

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  • Single-band Wireless N connectivity

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  • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for secure, simple 1-button setup

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  • Access secure wireless networks using advanced WPA or WPA2 encryption
  • Easy to install and use with D-Link's new Quick Adapter Setup Wizard
  • Backward compatible with existing 802.11g networks

Get Connected, Stay Connected

The Xtreme N PCI Express 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 (VoIP), surf the Web, transfer files, and stream High-Definition (HD) media when connected to an Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655 or DIR-660)*. The DWA-556 supports WPA and WPA2 encryption that allow you to connect securely to a wireless network.

Easy To Setup, Easy To Use

D-Link's Quick Adapter Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process. Configure this desktop adapter without having to call a networking expert to help you.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security, the D-Link Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Adapter (DWA-556) is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your PCI Express-enabled desktop computer.

PCI Express Benefits

  • Up to 50 percent faster than legacy PCI cards
  • Fits any standard PCI Express slot--x1, x4, x8, or x16
  • Offers increased bandwidth, reliability, and more functionality than a legacy PCI card**

What's in the Box

Xtreme N PCI Express Desktop Adapter, low profile mounting bracket, quick installation guide, CD-ROM with installation wizard, drivers, and product documentation

* When used with the DIR-655 Xtreme N Router. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildings materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Wireless range and speed rates are D-Link RELATIVE performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard Wireless G product from D-Link. Maximum throughput based on D-Link 802.11n devices.

** Maximum throughput and performance derived from PCI and PCI Express specifications.


Customer Questions & Answers

Customer Reviews

Great product and very easy to install.
Daryl
This card is basically a drop-in for Windows 7 and Ubuntu 11.04 (Linux), works well with the built-in drivers for each OS.
playerg
I fear there is a design flaw in the product.
lund2100

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful By Wavey Davey on July 26, 2009
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I don't have much to write about this great product except to say that it works 110% to the good, has no obvious faults or problems, achieves close to 300Mb/s speed without tweaking, fiddling around, or special configuration, and overall is not to be feared as a PCI-Express network adapter. I was using its PCI equivalent, the DWA-552 "N" Adapter for almost 2 months with similar success, and was forced to start using the PCI-Express variety because I started using twin EVGA GTX-285 video cards in the PC, and lost the PCI slot in the process. This is an install it, and forget it system, and works 100% seamlessly with any Vista 64-bit system. I've never booted the computer and not had wifi-it just simply works every time, without fail, no questions asked!

There's a green activity light on the back of the device that blinks off, and on whenever the signal is being accessed, which is 100% of the time, so it's blinking a lot but it's not annoying at all. The three "antenna" that stick out the back of the unit are flexible and can point up at a 45-degree angle to acquire the signal better. The adapter is small, only weighs a few grams, certainly less than 4-ounces or so, and takes up very little space in the PCI cavity of the computer, a plus.

I just used the drivers off the original CD ROM, never even bothered with the D-Link web site and the "latest drivers" which I guess should be done at some point, but I'm having zero problems with the adapter so I've been reluctant to test fate and change a thing at this point.

That's about it for my review of this product. It works, it's simple to work with, install, there is no maintenance or trickery needed to get it functioning 100% with a Vista 64-bit system, so I recommend it highly and give it my 5-Stars Seal of Approval: ***** !

Wavey Davey 7-26-2009
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful By E. Collins on September 12, 2008
I recently bought a desktop computer without a wireless card thinking I was going to wire it directly to the router. When it arrived I decided to install the computer in a separate room from the router and therefore needed to use a wireless adapter. I had a Belkin USB adapter already and tried to install it on the new computer with Vista Home Premium 64. After several frustrating hours and multiple driver downloads and visits to online forums I still could not get the adapter to recognize my network. I then decided to go with an internal wireless card. Since my computer only has PCI express slots available this seemed to be my only choice. I ordered it Thursday morning (payed up for overnight shipping) and it arrived the following day. I opened the computer, installed the card in < 5 minutes. I booted up the computer and Vista asked me for a driver. I downloaded the latest driver from D-link site to my flash drive. Inserted the flash drive in my computer, added my MAC address to my router, entered my security password AND I WAS ON THE INTERNET. Not only that but the speed seems excellent. I cannot express how happy I am with a product that works as advertised and was so easy to install. Thank you D-Link!!!!
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful By R. Schuler on August 19, 2008
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I use it with the D-link DIR-655 router (another product I wholeheartedly recommend) and it works perfectly. I can stream video with a reliable wireless connection that doesn't constantly peter out like those other manufacturers. Plus I don't have to worry about more adapters clogging up my desktop. Always on, always fast, and great range; what more could you want out of your wireless adapter?
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful By Fellow Traveler on June 20, 2008
I have a D-Link 655 Xtreme N router, and it has worked very well. I decided to purchase an Xtreme N PCI-E network adapter (D-Link DWA 556) to make the most of the speeds these units were supposed to be capable of together. I purchased the DWA 556 through Amazon and had my son bring it to me in Thailand, as he was about to visit. I also purchased a D-Link DWA 130 Xtreme N USB network adapter. The DWA 130 has worked very well, for the most part. The DWA 556 has been another story.

To make a long story short, I had multiple problems installing the card and getting it to work. Some of these had to do with the bios, as my motherboard is about a year and a half old and it had issues with getting the pci-express slot to work. I (my son actually) was able to get the card to work after using a very good bios update utility from Asus. However, upon returning from a trip of a few days, the software for the card seemed to be acting up. It appeared at times to have difficulty making a secure connection with the router after entering the password, though I have Windows XP and this was apparently a known issue only with Windows 2000. If I disabled the card through windows, windows was unable to enable it. If I tried to open the connection manager, often the window would not open at all, so no adjustments could be made.

Inspired by the fact that the card had worked well for a brief period, I went ahead and updated the driver from the D-Link website. The updating process was not smooth at all. At times the update would hang up part way, but then still act as if it was installed later. When I tried again later, the installation went through, but terminated with a sign that told me there was no card to be found on the machine.
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