D-link Dwa-548 User manual

DWA-548

Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter

300

Enable superior reception

from greater distances

Connect to any standard

PCI Express (PCIe) slot

Wirelessly stream HD video,

share les, and surf the web

Wireless N technology enables and enhances your

web surng

Fits any standard PCI Express slot

Access a secure wireless network using advanced

WPA or WPA2 encryption

Easy to install and use with the D-Link Setup Wizard

and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Backward compatible with 802.11b/g devices

including game consoles and digital media players

Increased bandwidth, reliability, and functionality

over legacy PCI cards

Product Highlights Better Speeds and Better Coverage

The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter lets you connect to your

wireless network with faster speeds and from greater distances. The improved wireless

coverage and better speeds allow you to enjoy faster and more reliable connections

throughout your home.

The Benets of PCI Express

PCI Express provides a high-bandwidth connection with superior performance over the

legacy PCI interface.You can connect the Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter to

any PCIe slot in your computer, whether it is an x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot.

DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter

Package Contents

• WirelessN300PCIExpressDesktopAdapter

• Lowprolemountingbracket

• QuickInstallGuide

• CD-ROM6

Minimum System Requirements

Computer with:

• Windows7®5,WindowsVista®5,orWindows®XPSP25

• InternetExplorer®v6,Mozilla®Firefox®v3.0, 

 GoogleChromeorSafari

• CD-ROMDrive

• InternetExplorer®v7orMozilla®Firefox®v3.0

• 20MBHardDiskDrive

• 32-bitPCIExpressSlot

For Internet Access:

• CableorDSLModem

• WirelessRouter

• SubscriptionwithanInternetServiceProvider(ISP)

Suggested Products:

• D-LinkWirelessN300Router(DIR-645)

Features

• IEEE802.11nand802.11gCompliant

• Wi-FiProtectedSetup(WPS)foreasyconnection

to a wireless network

• WorkswithWindows®ZeroCongurationUtility

• PCIExpressInterfaceProvidesHigherPerformance

than a Legacy PCI Interface2

• 24/7BasicInstallationSupport3

• 1-YearLimitedWarranty4

Get Connected and Stay Connected

The DWA-548 is designed for use in bigger homes and for users that demand higher networking

performance. Maximize your wireless performance by connecting this adapter to a Wireless N

router and stay connected from virtually anywhere in your home. The DWA-548 is also backward

compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b technology. This adapter supports WPA and WPA2

encryption that allow you to connect securely to a wireless network.

Easy to Set Up and Use

A Quick Setup Wizard guides users through a simplied installation process so that you can

congure this adapter without having to call a networking expert for help.Wireless Manager

software is included with this product to keep track of all most frequently accessed networks. With

unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security, this adapter is the best choice for easily

adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to desktop computers.

WhatThis Product Does

The DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter connects your computer to a high-

speedwirelessnetworkandprovidesafastwirelessconnectionwithsuperiorreception.Once

connected, you can access your network’s high-speed Internet connection while also getting

secure access to shared photos, les, music, video, printers, and storage.

Modem RouterInternet Computer with

DWA-548

Building Networks for People

DWA-548 Wireless N 300 PCI Express Desktop Adapter

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Technical Specications

OS Support

• Windows7,Vista,orXPSP3

Standards

• IEEE802.11g

• IEEE802.11n

Interface

• PCIExpress(PCIe)

Security

• Wi-FiProtectedAccess(WPA™&WPA2™)

• 64/128-bitWEP

• Wi-FiProtectedSetup-PIN&PBC

Antenna

• Detachable2dBidipoleantenna

Diagnostic LED

• Activity

OperatingTemperature

• 32to104˚F(0to40˚C)

Storage Temperature

• -4to149˚F(-20to65˚C)

Operating Humidity

• 10%to90%(Non-condensing)

Storage Humidity

• 5%to95%(Non-condensing)

Dimensions

• 2.5“x2.2”x0.4”

(63.5 x 55 x 11.42 mm)

Weight

• 42.5g(1.5oz)

Certications

• FCCClassB

• IC

• Wi-Fi

• Wi-FiProtectedSetup

• CE

1MaximumwirelesssignalratederivedfromIEEEStandard802.11specications.Actualdatathroughputwillvary.Networkconditionsandenvironmentalfactors,includingvolumeofnetworktrac,buildingmaterialsandconstruction,and

networkoverhead,loweractualdatathroughputrate.Environmentalfactorswilladverselyaect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.

2MaximumthroughputandperformancederivedfromPCIandPCIExpressspecications.

324/7BasicInstallationSupportisavailableonlyintheUSAfortherst30daysfromdateoforiginalpurchase.

41-YearLimitedWarrantyavailableonlyintheUSAandCanada.

5ComputermustadheretoMicrosoft’srecommendedSystemRequirements.PleasecontactMicrosoftfordetails.

6Latest software and documentation are available at http://support.dlink.com.

All references to speed and range, including the performance chart, are for comparison purposes only. Product specications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may dier from that depicted on