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Panda Wireless, Inc.

Panda Wireless PAU04 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 2dBi Antenna

SKU CH-NAGM-HR8N0

A USB Wi-Fi adapter adding 802.11n wireless at up to 150 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band with a 2 dBi antenna for Windows XP through 11 and many Linux distributions

  • TypeUSB Wi-FI Adapter
  • Upgrades any computer to 802.11n standard for faster wireless speeds
  • Max data rate up to 150 Mbps on 2.4 GHz networks
  • Works with Windows XP through 11 and major Linux distributions
  • Low power consumption extends laptop battery life during use
  • Supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 security to protect your network

Mid-Range Wireless-N Upgrade

The Panda PAU04 adds 802.11n connectivity to any computer with a free USB port, a 1 GHz CPU and 1 GByte of memory. It delivers a maximum data rate of 150 Mbps on 2.4 GHz networks and remains backward compatible with 802.11g routers.

2 dBi Antenna and Security Suite

The included 2 dBi antenna provides a mid-range signal boost for typical home or coffee-shop distances. Built-in support for 64-bit and 128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 with TKIP plus AES encryption prevents unauthorised access without extra software.

Driver-Free Linux and Legacy Windows Support

The adapter works out of the box on Mint 14 or 15, Ubuntu 12.04 to 14.04, Fedora 17 to 22, openSUSE and Raspbian, as well as 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP through 10 and Mac OS 10.4 to 10.9. It will not function on 5 GHz networks or on devices lacking a supported operating system.

Highlights

  • Upgrades any computer to 802.11n standard for faster wireless speeds
  • Max data rate up to 150 Mbps on 2.4 GHz networks
  • Works with Windows XP through 11 and major Linux distributions
  • Low power consumption extends laptop battery life during use
  • Supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 security to protect your network

Specifications

TypeUSB Wi-FI Adapter

Questions about this item

Does the 2 dBi antenna ever need to be replaced?

The 2 dBi antenna is fixed to the adapter and has no moving parts, so it does not require scheduled replacement under normal use.

What limits throughput when the PAU04 runs at 150 Mbps for long periods?

The 802.11n 2.4 GHz link caps at 150 Mbps, and heavy traffic or channel congestion will reduce real-world speed before the adapter itself overheats.

How much power does the adapter draw from a laptop USB port during all-day use?

The manufacturer highlights low power consumption to extend battery life, and the device operates from a standard USB port without an external supply.

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