1 range 4x up to 1 speed 12x 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. ® RANGEBOOSTER N dESkTOp AdApTER Wirelessly connect to the Greater wireless reception Backward compatible Internet for work or play around your home or office with 802.11g networks ExcEpTiONAl pERfORmANcE ® 1 The D-Link RangeBooster N Desktop Adapter (DWA-542) is a draft 802.11n compliant wireless client for your desktop PC that delivers up to 12x faster speeds 1 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 Desktop Adapter is powered by RangeBooster N technology to provide superb wireless performance in the 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, 1 enhanced audio streaming, and greater wireless coverage in larger homes and offices . The DWA-542 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 protection, the D-Link RangeBooster N Desktop Adapter (DWA-542) is a great choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop PC. DWA-542 DWA-542 TEcHNicAl SpEcificATiONS STANdARdS OpERATiNG TEmpERATURE + IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) + 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C) + IEEE 802.11g OpERATiNG HUmidiTy iNTERfAcE + 90% Maximum (Non-condensing) + 32-bit PCI WHAT THiS pROdUcT dOES dimENSiONS Connect your desktop computer to a wireless fREQUENcy RANGE + Item (WxDxH): 3.8” x 4.7” x 0.3” + 2.4GHz to 2.4835GHz + Packaging (WxDxH): 6.6” x 9.3” x 1.4” network and access a high-speed Internet connection, transfer files, and stream media from SEcURiTy WEiGHT greater distances around your home or office. + Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2) + Item: 0.2 lbs + Packaging: 0.6 lbs lEds ® RANGEBOOSTER N AdApTER + Link WARRANTy BENEfiTS 2 + Activity + 1-Year Limited 1 + Delivers up to 12x faster speeds and 4x farther 1 cERTificATiONS reception than 802.11g + FCC Class B + Access secure networks using WPA™ or + CE WPA2™ encryption + Backward compatible with 802.11g networks + Easy to install and use with the included Quick Adapter Setup Wizard yOUR NETWORk SETUp 1 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 determined using D-Link’s draft 802.11n devices. 2 1-Year Limited Warranty available only in the USA and Canada. 3 Computer must adhere to Microsoft’s recommended System Requirements. 4 Low Profile Bracket on Hardware version A2 only. 5 Latest software and documentation are available at http://support.dlink.com. 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. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 ©2006-2008 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. D-Link, the D-Link logo, RangeBooster N, Xtreme N, and the Xtreme N logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. REcOmmENdEd SySTEm REQUiREmENTS miNimUm SySTEm REQUiREmENTS pAckAGE cONTENTS For Optimal Wireless Performance: Use with Computer with: + RangeBooster N Desktop Adapter ®3 4 RangeBooster N Router (DIR-625) + Windows Vista (32-bit only), + Low Profile Mounting Bracket ® Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4 + Quick Installation Guide 5 + CD-ROM Drive + CD-ROM with + 20MB Hard Disk Space - Installation Wizard + 32-bit PCI Slot - Drivers For Internet Access: - Product Documentation + Cable or DSL Modem + Wireless Router + Subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)