Introduction

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 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and up to 128-bit WEP encryption are 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.

Features

• 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
  
• Supports 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Passphrase
  
• Supports Wireless Fidelity Protected Access (WPA)
  
• 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 (depending on the environment)
  
• Simple User Setup & Diagnostics Utilities
  
• 3-Year Warranty
  

Specifications

• 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)