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HP 38153 GIGABYTE Wireless LAN Mini PCI-E Adapter
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Seamless Wireless Connectivity for Your HP Computer The GIGABYTE GN-WS32L-RH Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter provides fast and reliable wireless connectivity for compatible HP computers. Supporting 802.11n standards, this adapter ensures seamless browsing and streaming. Specifications: ...
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Overview
Seamless Wireless Connectivity for Your HP Computer
The GIGABYTE GN-WS32L-RH Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter provides fast and reliable wireless connectivity for compatible HP computers. Supporting 802.11n standards, this adapter ensures seamless browsing and streaming.
Specifications:
- Interface: PCI-Express Mini-Card
- Wireless Standard: 802.11n (Backward Compatible with 802.11b/g)
- Frequency Range: 2412 - 2484 MHz
- Data Rate: Up to 150 Mbps
- Antenna: U.FL/I-PEX connector*2
- Security: 64/128-bit WEP, TKIP, AES, 802.1x, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Key Features
GIGABYTE 802.11n Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter General Features: Ralink RT3090 1T1R chipset
Standards: 802.11n draft (backward compatible with 802.11b/g)
Wireless transmit/receive data rate up to 150 Mbps Host Interface: PCI Express Mini Card v1.0
Wireless Range: 2412 ~ 2484 MHz (subject to local regulation) Antenna: two RF connectors
Modulation Technology: OFDM and DSSS
Specifications
Chipset
Ralink RT3090 1T1R
Wireless Standards
802.11n draft (backward compatible with 802.11b/g)
Wireless Data Rate
Up to 150 Mbps
Host Interface
PCI Express Mini Card v1.0
Wireless Range
2412 ~ 2484 MHz
Antenna
Two RF connectors
Modulation Technology
OFDM and DSSS
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features a Ralink RT3090 1T1R chipset, designed for reliable wireless performance.
- Supports 802.11n draft standard, offering improved speed and range over older Wi-Fi standards.
- Backward compatible with 802.11b/g, allowing connection to a wide range of older wireless networks.
- Provides wireless transmit/receive data rates up to 150 Mbps, suitable for common internet usage and streaming.
- Utilizes a PCI Express Mini Card v1.0 host interface, ensuring compatibility with standard mini PCI-E slots.
👎 Cons
- The 150 Mbps data rate, while sufficient for basic tasks, is significantly slower than modern Wi-Fi standards like 802.11ac or 802.11ax.
- Only supports the 2.4 GHz frequency band (2412 ~ 2484 MHz), lacking the less congested 5 GHz band for potentially faster speeds.
- As an internal mini PCI-E adapter, installation requires opening the computer case and may not be suitable for all users.
- The 1T1R chipset configuration is a single-stream design, which can limit overall wireless throughput compared to multi-stream (MIMO) adapters.
- Only includes two RF connectors, which implies it might not support advanced antenna configurations if not using the integrated ones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum wireless speed supported by this HP Wireless LAN Mini PCI-E Adapter?
This adapter supports wireless transmit/receive data rates up to 150 Mbps, adhering to the 802.11n draft standard.
Is this adapter compatible with older Wi-Fi networks?
Yes, this adapter is backward compatible with 802.11b/g standards, allowing it to connect to a wider range of older wireless networks.
What frequency bands does this wireless adapter operate on?
This adapter operates within the 2412 ~ 2484 MHz frequency range, which corresponds to the 2.4 GHz band.
Will this adapter fit into a standard PCI Express slot on a desktop computer?
No, this is a Mini PCI Express Adapter, designed for Mini PCI Express Card v1.0 slots typically found in laptops and compact systems, not full-size PCI Express slots.
Does this adapter come with external antennas?
The product features mention "two RF connectors" for an antenna, but it does not explicitly state whether external antennas are included or if it relies on internal connections.
Can this adapter support 5GHz Wi-Fi networks?
No, the specified wireless range of 2412 ~ 2484 MHz indicates operation only on the 2.4 GHz band, meaning it does not support 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks.
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