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Qnap QWA-AC2600 Dual-band AC2600 Wireless PCIe Expansion Card

SKU CH-97RK-NEHER MPN QWA-AC2600

A dual-band wireless PCIe 2.0 x1 adapter delivering up to 2.54 Gbit/s with 4×4 MU-MIMO and four detachable antennas

  • Product typeWireless Adapter
  • DetailsInterface: PCI Express 2.0 x1 Network Standard: IEEE 802.11b
  • Key featuresThe QWA-AC2600 is a 2.4/5 GHz Dual Band Dual Concurrent (DBD
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi for flexible network connections
  • PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface fits standard desktop and NAS expansion slots
  • 4×4 MU-MIMO with two QCA9984 NICs delivers up to 2533 Mbps wireless throughput
  • Low-profile plug-in card with four detachable antennas and magnetic stand base
  • Includes full-height and specialised brackets for selected QNAP NAS installations

Dual-band AC2600 wireless adapter

The QNAP QWA-AC2600 is a PCI Express 2.0 x1 add-in card that brings dual-band Wi-Fi to a desktop or compatible NAS. It uses two Qualcomm QCA9984 NICs to run 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks at the same time with 4x4 MU-MIMO.

Low-profile card with external antennas

The plug-in card fits a low-profile bracket and draws power from the PCIe slot alone. Four detachable antennas attach to a magnetic stand so they can be positioned away from the chassis for better signal without extra cabling.

2.54 Gbit/s peak wireless throughput

The adapter tops out at 2.54 Gbit/s across both bands combined, with 802.11ac reaching 2533 Mbps and 802.11n up to 800 Mbps. Buyers who need 6 GHz spectrum or a Bluetooth radio will have to choose a different card.

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Price $209.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameQNAP
Model nameQWA-AC2600
Product typeWireless Adapter
Size & build
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the QWA-AC2600 and attach the four detachable antennas correctly?

Insert the card into a PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot, secure it with the included full-height or specialized bracket, then screw the four detachable antennas onto the rear connectors and place them on the magnetic stand base for best signal.

What maintenance will the QWA-AC2600 need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep the antenna connectors tight, dust the heatsink occasionally, and update the driver when QNAP releases a new version for your operating system.

What limits sustained throughput on the QWA-AC2600 during long transfers?

The PCI Express 2.0 x1 host interface caps total bus bandwidth, so extended large-file copies will hit that ceiling before the dual Qualcomm QCA9984 radios reach their 2533 Mbps wireless rate.

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