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54Mbps 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter

TEW-423PI (Version A)

DISCONTINUED PRODUCT
The TEW-423PI (Version A) has been discontinued. For a list of discontinued products, click here.

TRENDnet's TEW-423PI 54Mbps Wireless PCI Card cuts the wires to your desktop and provides 54Mbps speed to handle bandwidth-intensive applications. It complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard, making it backward compatible with 802.11b networks for assured compatibility. Advanced 256-bit WEP encryption is supported to provide secure access for your data. Cut the wires and move your desktop where you need it with TRENDnet's 802.11g wireless PCI Card.

  • Uses 2.4 GHz frequency band (DSSS), which complies with worldwide requirements
  • Supports IEEE 802.11g or 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless devices
  • Dynamic data rate shift at 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps for 802.11g
  • Dynamic data rate shift at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps for 802.11b
  • Supports Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) mode and Infrastructure mode (Access Point)
  • Compatible with Windows 98(SE)/ME/2000/XP SP1 or SP2 (with latest utility/driver)
  • Supports 64/128/256-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Passphrase (with latest utility/driver)
  • Supports Wi-Fi Protected Access Feature (WPA-PSK) (with latest utility/driver)
  • Low interference and High susceptibility guarantee reliable performance
  • 2dBi Detachable antenna with female Reverse SMA connector
  • Distance Coverage 35~100 meters indoor, 100~300 meters outdoor (depends on the environment)
  • Simple User Setup & Diagnostics Utilities
  • 3-year limited warranty
Hardware
Interface Type:
  • 32-bit PCI 2.2 Bus Master
Standards:
  • IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g
Antenna:
  • 2dBi Detachable Antenna (Female Reverse SMA Connector)
Data Rate (auto fallback):
  • 802.11b: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, and 1Mbps
  • 802.11g: 54Mbps, 48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 9Mbps and 6Mbps
Module Technique:
  • 802.11b: CCK (11 and 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps)
  • 802.11g: OFDM
Media Access Protocol:
  • CSMA/CA with ACK
Frequency:
  • 2.4 to 2.497 GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
LED Indicator:
  • Link
Antenna:
  • 1 x 2dBi Detachable Dipole Antenna with Female Reverse SMA Connector
Output Power:
  • 15dBm (typical) @ 802.11b
  • 12dBm (typical) @ 802.11g
Receiving Sensitivity:
  • 54Mbps 10 – 5 BER @ -73 dBm (typical)
  • 22Mbps 10 – 5 BER @ -85 dBm (typical)
  • 11Mbps 10 – 5 BER @ -86 dBm (typical)
Encryption:
  • 64/128-bit
Support OS:
  • Windows 98(SE), ME, 2000, XP
Channels:
  • 1~11 channels (FCC), 1~13 channels (ETSI), 1~14 channels (MKK-Japan), 10~13 channels (France), 3~9 channels (Israel)
Power Consumption:
  • Receive Mode: 480mA
Transmit Mode:
  • 650 mA
Dimensions (LxWxH):
  • 133 x 121 x 21.6 mm (5.2 x 4.8 x 0.85 inches) (without metal bracket)
Weight:
  • 63.5 g ( 2.2 oz.) (with antenna)
Temperature:
  • Operating: 0° ~ 40° C (32° ~ 104° F)
  • Storage: -20° ~ 70° C (-4° ~ 158° F)
Humidity:
  • 10% ~ 95% max. (Non-condensing)

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.