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DERAPID

DERAPID PCE-AC1200 PCIe Wi-Fi 5 adapter with Bluetooth 4.0

SKU CH-ZP6N-VMX5K MPN PCE-AC1200

A PCI Express Wi-Fi 5 card delivering 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with Bluetooth 4.0

  • Wireless Data RatesAC1200
  • Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
  • InterfacePCI-E X1 X4 X8 X16
  • TypePCIE Wi-Fi Adapter
  • ColorBlack
  • StandardsIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 reaches 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
  • 4 GHz band delivers 300 Mbps for wider coverage
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connects mice, keyboards and headsets
  • Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots
  • Supports Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 (32/64-bit)

Desktop PCIe Wi-Fi 5 adapter with Bluetooth 4.0

The DERAPID PCE-AC1200 adds dual-band wireless networking and Bluetooth 4.0 to a desktop PC through a standard PCI Express slot. It targets users upgrading an older tower or building a new system without onboard Wi-Fi who need a simple internal solution for internet access and peripheral pairing.

Practical limits of the Wi-Fi 5

The adapter delivers up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz under the IEEE 802.11ac specification, with backward compatibility to earlier 802.11a/b/g/n networks. Bluetooth 4.0 supports common low-energy peripherals but does not reach the throughput or range of newer Bluetooth versions. Driver installation from the manufacturer site is required before use, and existing wireless drivers should be disabled to avoid conflicts.

Build quality, connectors and daily implications

A black PCB fits any PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot, though the supplier notes incompatibility with some motherboards using AMD chipsets. An external antenna connects to the rear bracket for adjustable positioning, while Bluetooth function depends on a separate internal cable linked to a 9-pin USB 2.0 header on the motherboard. LEDs indicate power, link speed and wireless activity for quick status checks.

Highlights

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 reaches 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
  • 4 GHz band delivers 300 Mbps for wider coverage
  • Bluetooth 4.0 connects mice, keyboards and headsets
  • Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots
  • Supports Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 (32/64-bit)

Specifications

Wireless Data RatesAC1200
Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
InterfacePCI-E X1 X4 X8 X16
TypePCIE Wi-Fi Adapter
ColorBlack
StandardsIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 5
Security64/128-Bbit WEP, 802.1x, WPA, WPA2
Channels11 Channels
ModulationOFDM
LEDsPower, Speed, Wireless
Transmitted Power6DBi
AntennaExternal Antenna
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
Operating RangeWifi + Bluetooth 4.0
System RequirementsWindows 7/8/10
BrandDERAPID
ModelPCE-AC1200
Part Number16746
FeaturesWireless

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band for the best speed?

The 5 GHz band reaches 867 Mbps while 2.4 GHz tops out at 300 Mbps, so choose 5 GHz when your router and environment support it.

What does the AC1200 rating mean once the card is installed in my desktop?

AC1200 is the combined theoretical ceiling of 867 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz; real-world throughput will be lower due to overhead, distance and interference.

Which PCIe slot sizes does the card fit, and does the lane width limit the wireless speed?

It fits x1, x4, x8 and x16 slots; the x1 electrical connection provides more than enough bandwidth for the 867 Mbps 5 GHz link, so the slot size does not cap Wi-Fi performance.

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