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DWA-642

This Xtreme N® Adapter will give your CardBus-enabled notebook PC a Wi-Fi connection that is much faster and farther-reaching than Wireless G.

Exceptional performance
The D-Link RangeBooster N® Notebook CardBus Adapter (DWA-642) is a draft 802.11n compliant wireless client for your notebook PC that delivers up to 12x faster speeds* and 4x farther range* than an 802.11g network while staying backward compatible with 802.11g networks. Once connected, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, photos, files, music, printers, and more.

Get connected, stay connected
The RangeBooster N Notebook CardBus Adapter is powered by RangeBooster N technology to provide superb wireless performance in your home or office. Connect to a RangeBooster N Router (DIR-625) and experience smooth Internet phone calls (VoIP), responsive network gaming, secure Web surfing, faster file transfers, enhanced audio streaming, and greater wireless coverage in larger homes and offices*. The DWA-642 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 notebook adapter without having to call a networking expert to help you. The D-Link Wireless Manager is also included with this product to keep track of your most frequently accessed networks so that you can join them quickly and easily.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the D-Link RangeBooster N Notebook CardBus Adapter (DWA-642) is a great choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your notebook PC.

What this product does
Connect your CardBus-enabled notebook computer to a wireless network and access a high-speed Internet connection, transfer files, and stream media from greater distances around your home or office.

Rangebooster N® Adapter benefits

  • Delivers up to 12x faster speeds* and 4x farther reception* than 802.11g.
  • Access secure networks using WPA™ or WPA2™ encryption.
  • Backward compatible with 802.11g networks.
  • Easy to install and use with the included Quick Adapter Setup Wizard.

* Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building 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’s draft 802.11n devices.





 

Standards

  • IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
  • IEEE 802.11g

Interface

  • 32-bit CardBus

Security

  • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2)

LEDs

  • Link
  • Activity

Certifications

  • FCC Class B
  • CE
  • Wi-Fi®

Operating Temperature

  • 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C)

Operating Humidity

  • 90% Maximum (Non-condensing)

Dimensions

  • Item (WxDxH): 2.1" x 4.7" x 0.3"
  • Packaging (WxDxH): 6.6" x 9.3" x 1.4"

Weight

  • Item: 0.1 lbs
  • Packaging: 0.5 lbs

Warranty

  • 1 Year Limited*

Recommended System Requirements

  • For Optimal Wireless Performance:
  • Use with RangeBooster N Router (DIR-625)

Minimum System Requirements

Computer with:

  • Windows Vista®**, Windows® XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4
  • CD-ROM Drive
  • 20MB Hard Disk Space
  • 32-bit Cardbus Slot

For Internet Access:

  • Cable or DSL Modem
  • Wireless Router
  • Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Package Contents

  • RangeBooster N Notebook CardBus Adapter
  • Quick Installation Guide

CD-ROM*** with:

  • Installation Wizard
  • Drivers
  • Product Documentation

* 1-Year Limited Warranty available only in the USA and Canada.
** Computer must adhere to Microsoft’s recommended System Requirements.
*** Latest software and documentation are available at D-Link Tech Support site.
This product is based on IEEE draft 802.11n specifications and is not guaranteed to be forward compatible with future versions of IEEE 802.11n specifications. Compatibility with draft 802.11n devices from other manufacturers is not guaranteed. All references to speed and range are for comparison purposes only.
Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.