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N600 Wireless Dual Band PCIe Adapter

TEW-726EC (Version v1.0R)

  • Easy setup
  • Upgrade your desktop to 300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless N
  • Seamlessly stream HD video over the less congested 5 GHz band
  • Low profile bracket included
  • Works with a standard PCI Express (PCIe) slot
  • Compatible with Windows operating systems
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT
The TEW-726EC (Version v1.0R) has been discontinued. It has been replaced by the TEW-807ECH (Version v1.0R). For a list of discontinued products, click here.

TRENDnet's N600 Wireless Dual Band PCIe Adapter, model TEW-726EC, upgrades a desktop computer to proven 300 Mbps dual band wireless speed and coverage.

Quickly connect to a common 2.4 GHz or a less congested 5 GHz wireless network to seamlessly stream HD video and surf the internet. Advanced WPA and WPA2 encryption protects your wireless network.Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology increases wireless coverage and signal strength. WMM® Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes gaming, Internet calls, and video streams.

  • Wi-Fi compliant with IEEE 802.11n standard (dual band 802.11n 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz connection)
  • Backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11a networks
  • Detachable antennas
  • Low profile bracket included
  • LED activity indicator
  • Interface PCI Express
  • Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology
  • Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS) data prioritization
  • Supports Infrastructure mode via Access Point and ad-hoc network via peer to peer communication
  • Maximum reliability, throughput, and connectivity with Automatic Data Rate Switching
  • Supports advanced wireless encryption up to WPA2-RADIUS
  • Compatible with Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit), 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32-bit), and XP (32/64-bit) operating systems
  • Easy user setup & diagnostic utilities
  • Coverage of up to 100 meters indoor (330 feet) and 300 meters outdoor (980 feet)*
  • 3-year limited warranty

* Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications. Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials and other conditions.

Hardware
Interface
  • PCI Express 1.0
Standards
  • IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
LED Indicator
  • Data transmission: blinking
  • Link established: solid
  • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): blinking rapidly
  • Disconnected: blinks every ten seconds
Power Consumption
  • Transmit mode: 670 mA max
  • Receive mode: 350 mA max
Supported OS
  • Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit), 7 (32/64-bit), Vista (32-bit), XP (32/64-bit)
Dimensions
  • 66 x 55 mm
Weight
  • 45 g (1.6 oz)
Temperature
  • Operating: 0° ~ 40° C (32° ~ 104° F)
  • Storage: -20° ~ 75° C (-4° ~ 167° F)
Humidity
  • 90% max (non-condensing)
Certifications
  • CE, FCC
Wireless
Modulation
  • DBPSK, DQPSK, DSSS, CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM/64-QAM with OFDM
Antenna
  • 2 x 2 dBi dipole detachable antennas with reverse SMA connector
Frequency
  • 802.11b/g/n: 2.400 ~ 2.483 GHz
  • 802.11a/n: 5.150 ~ 5.350 GHz / 5.725 ~ 5.825 GHz (FCC)
  • 802.11a/n: 5.150 ~ 5.350 GHz / 5.470 ~ 5.725 GHz (ETSI)
Data Rate (auto fallback)
  • 802.11a: up to 54 Mbps
  • 802.11b: up to 11 Mbps
  • 802.11g: up to 54 Mbps
  • 802.11n: up to 300 Mbps (for 2.4 or 5 GHz)
Output Power
  • 2.4 GHz: Typical RF Output Power (tolerance +/- 2 dB) 802.11b: 18 dBm
  • 802.11g: 18 dBm
  • 802.11n: HT20: 18 dBm
  • 802.11n: HT40: 13 dBm
  • 5 GHz: Typical RF Output Power (tolerance +/- 2 dB) 802.11a: 16 dBm
  • 802.11n: HT20: 13 dBm
  • 802.11n: HT40: 13 dBm
Receiving Sensitivity
  • 802.11a: -65 dBm (typical) at 54 Mbps
  • 802.11b: -76 dBm (typical) at 11 Mbps
  • 802.11g: -65 dBm (typical) at 54 Mbps
  • 802.11n: -62 dBm (typical) at 300 Mbps (for 2.4 or 5 GHz)
Encryption
  • 64/128-bit WEP, WPA / WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2-RADIUS
Channels
  • 2.4 GHz: 1~11 (FCC), 1~13 (ETSI)
  • 5 GHz: 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 (FCC) 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 (ETSI)

PACKAGE CONTENTS
  • TEW-726EC
  • CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide)
  • Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
  • Standard & Low Profile Brackets

All references to speed 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.

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