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Green PCB PCI Express card with gold edge connector, single external antenna on rear bracket

STARTECH

STARTECH PEX433WAC11 AC600 Wi-Fi 5 network card

SKU CH-NCN5-1GNGX MPN PEX433WAC11

Adds dual-band Wi-Fi 5 to a desktop via PCI Express with two detachable 3dBi antennas and a low-profile bracket included

  • Key featuresTechnical Information Wi-Fi Generation: Wi-Fi 5 Wireless LAN
  • Product dimensionsHeight: 0.9 in Width: 3.8 in Depth: 4.8 in
  • Product weight(Approximate): 1.7 oz
  • In the boxAC600 Wireless-AC Network Adapter - 802.11ac, PCI Express Dr
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 coverage
  • Up to 433 Mbps on 5 GHz and 150 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
  • PCI Express host interface fits standard desktop slots
  • WEP, WPA and WPA2 security with 64-bit and 128-bit encryption
  • Low-profile bracket and detachable 3 dBi antennas included

Dual-band AC600 PCIe adapter

The StarTech PEX433WAC11 adds Wi-Fi 5 connectivity to a desktop through a PCI Express slot. It delivers up to 433 Mbit/s on the 5 GHz band and 150 Mbit/s on the 2.4 GHz band. Two detachable 3dBi antennas and a low-profile bracket are included in the box.

Suits single-slot desktops needing basic wireless

This card fits builders who want simple dual-band Wi-Fi 5 on a system with a free PCIe slot and Windows or Linux driver support. It is not for users who require multi-stream MIMO, Bluetooth, or speeds above 600 Mbit/s.

Works in full-height or low-profile cases

The half-height bracket lets the card install in slim chassis while the standard bracket covers full-size builds. A single PCIe lane provides the host connection, freeing USB ports for other peripherals. Driver installation uses the supplied CD or a downloaded package.

How it compares

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Price $49.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Part numberPEX433WAC11
Size & build
Product dimensionsHeight:
0.9 in
Width:
3.8 in
Depth:
4.8 in
Product weight(Approximate):
1.7 oz
Shipping weight0.17 kg
Package size163 × 140 × 33 mm
In the box
In the boxAC600 Wireless-AC Network Adapter - 802.11ac, PCI Express
Driver CD
Low Profile Bracket
Quick Start Guide

Questions about this item

Do I need a free PCI Express slot on my motherboard to install this PEX433WAC11 card?

Yes, the card uses a PCI Express host interface and requires an available PCI Express slot on the motherboard for installation.

Will this dual-band AC600 adapter connect to my older 802.11n router on the 2.4 GHz band?

Yes, the adapter is compliant with 802.11 a/b/g/n networks and supports the 2.4 GHz ISM band for connection to older routers.

How can I confirm the card is linked at the 433 Mbit/s rate on the 5 GHz band after setup?

Check the wireless connection status in your operating system; it will display the active link speed, which reaches up to 433 Mbit/s on the 5 GHz band.

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