The STARTECH PAX2235-WIFI-6E-CARD is a PCIe network card designed to integrate Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity into desktop systems. This component is suitable for businesses and IT professionals seeking to upgrade existing workstations or build new systems requiring advanced wireless capabilities. It addresses the need for high-speed, low-latency wireless networking by leveraging the 6GHz band, which offers reduced interference and less congestion compared to traditional 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. The card supports a maximum speed of 2402Mbps on the 6GHz band and is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards across all three frequency bands. Security is supported via WPA3/WPA2 protocols. Installation requires an available PCIe slot and a USB header connection for Bluetooth 5.3 functionality. A magnetic antenna base with a 3.6ft cable and a low-profile bracket are included to facilitate deployment in various desktop chassis configurations.
The StarTech PAX2235-WIFI-6E-CARD is compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems. However, Windows 10 does not support the 6GHz band functionality of Wi-Fi 6E.
The package includes the Wi-Fi 6E PCIe network card, a magnetic antenna base with a 3.6ft attached cable, a rubber base for the antenna, a USB header cable for Bluetooth 5.3, and a low-profile bracket.
This network card supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) on the 6GHz, 5GHz, and 2.4GHz bands. It is also backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards.
Yes, the card includes Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. This functionality requires connecting the included USB header cable to a compatible header on your motherboard.
PAX2235-WIFI-6E-CARD - Startech NC PAX2235-WIFI-6E-CARD Wi-Fi 6E PCIe Network Card with Bluetooth 5.3