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Linksys WMP600N PCI Dual-Band Wi-Fi Adapter

SKU CH-TV8V-CDZN8 MPN WMP600N

PCI desktop Wi-Fi adapter with dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wireless-N Draft 2.0 and two external antennas

  • Interface typePCI
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a/b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0
  • Security featuresWEP, WPA & WPA2 Personal, WPA & WPA2 Enterprise
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
  • Indicator lightsLink/Act
  • Transmit power802.11n @ 2.4 GHz: 13.5dBm ±1dBm 802.11n @ 5 GHz: 12dBm ±1.5
  • Dual-band operation on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz reduces interference
  • MIMO technology with two external dipole antennas extends range and cuts dead spots
  • WPA2 encryption delivers industrial-strength privacy protection
  • PCI interface installs directly into a desktop expansion slot
  • Supports legacy 802.11a/b/g networks for investment protection

PCI Wireless Adapter with Dual-Band

The Linksys WMP600N is a PCI wireless adapter that adds dual-band Wi-Fi to a desktop computer. It supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g and the draft 802.11n 2.0 standard. Two external dipole antennas provide MIMO signal coverage on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Security options include WEP, WPA and WPA2 in both personal and enterprise modes.

Compatibility and Use Cases

This adapter suits owners of older desktops that have a free PCI slot and run Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Vista 64-bit. It is not for systems that only offer PCI Express x1 or M.2 slots, nor for users who need driver support for Windows 7 or later operating systems.

Draft 802.11n 2.0 Standard

The card implements the draft 802.11n 2.0 specification, which defines its maximum link rate and feature set. Buyers should confirm that their router or access point also operates on this draft to achieve the intended performance.

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Price $69.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,565 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLinksys
Model nameWMP600N
Product typePCIE Wi-Fi Adapter
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a/b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Transmit power802.11n @ 2.4 GHz: 13.5dBm ±1dBm
802.11n @ 5 GHz: 12dBm ±1.5dBm
802.11g: 13.5dBm ±1dBm
802.11a: 12dBm ±1.5dBm
Antenna configuration2 External Dipole Antennas
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI
Size & build
Product dimensions4.72 in × 2.54 in × 0.06 in
Product weight0.2 lb (0.09 kg)
Shipping weight0.27 kg
Package size225 × 152 × 47 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature range-20 °C - 70 °C
Humidity range10% - 85%, Non-Condensing
More details
Security featuresWEP, WPA & WPA2 Personal, WPA & WPA2 Enterprise
Indicator lightsLink/Act

Questions about this item

Do the two external dipole antennas on the WMP600N ever need replacing?

The antennas are fixed external dipoles and are not designed to be user-replaceable; if one is damaged the whole adapter would need to be swapped.

What throughput ceiling appears first when the WMP600N runs at 5 GHz under continuous load?

The 5 GHz radio is limited to IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 speeds and a transmit power of 12 dBm ±1.5 dBm, so the draft‑n PHY rate becomes the bottleneck before the PCI bus saturates.

How much heat does the WMP600N add to a chassis during all‑day operation?

The card is rated for an operating range of -20 °C to 70 °C and draws only modest power through the PCI slot, so it adds minimal heat in a normally ventilated desktop.

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