QNAP QWA-AC2600 Dual-Band Wireless PCIe Adapter

The QNAP QWA-AC2600 is a dual-band wireless PCIe adapter designed to bring high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity directly to compatible QNAP NAS units and Linux PCs. Built around two Qualcomm QCA9984 network interface controllers, the card supports the 802.11ac and 802.11n standards with combined throughput up to 2533 Mbps — delivering 800 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 1733 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. Its 4x4 MU-MIMO technology allows the adapter to serve multiple wireless clients simultaneously, making it well-suited for environments where several devices need concurrent access to NAS-hosted files and media.

One of the QWA-AC2600's standout capabilities is its Dual Band Dual Concurrent (DBDC) support, which enables the card to function as a wireless access point or base station. This transforms a QNAP NAS into a wireless hub, eliminating the need for a separate router in smaller deployments. The low-profile PCIe 2.0 x1 form factor ensures compatibility with the compact enclosures found in many QNAP models, including the TS-x53B(e), TVS-x63, TS-x77, and TVS-x82(T) series, among others. For users looking to extend their NAS functionality beyond wired Ethernet, the QWA-AC2600 provides a practical, integrated solution.