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Qnap

Qnap QWA-AC2600 Dual-band AC2600 Wireless PCIe Expansion Card

SKU CH-97RK-NEHER MPN QWA-AC2600

A dual-band wireless PCIe 2.0 x1 adapter delivering up to 2.54 Gbit/s with 4×4 MU-MIMO and four detachable antennas

  • TypeWireless Adapter
  • SpecificationsInterface: PCI Express 2.0 x1 Network Standard: IEEE 802.11b
  • FeaturesThe QWA-AC2600 is a 2.4/5 GHz Dual Band Dual Concurrent (DBD
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi for flexible network connections
  • PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface fits standard desktop and NAS expansion slots
  • 4×4 MU-MIMO with two QCA9984 NICs delivers up to 2533 Mbps wireless throughput
  • Low-profile plug-in card with four detachable antennas and magnetic stand base
  • Includes full-height and specialised brackets for selected QNAP NAS installations

Dual-band AC2600 wireless adapter

The QNAP QWA-AC2600 is a PCI Express 2.0 x1 add-in card that brings dual-band Wi-Fi to a desktop or compatible NAS. It uses two Qualcomm QCA9984 NICs to run 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks at the same time with 4x4 MU-MIMO.

Low-profile card with external antennas

The plug-in card fits a low-profile bracket and draws power from the PCIe slot alone. Four detachable antennas attach to a magnetic stand so they can be positioned away from the chassis for better signal without extra cabling.

2.54 Gbit/s peak wireless throughput

The adapter tops out at 2.54 Gbit/s across both bands combined, with 802.11ac reaching 2533 Mbps and 802.11n up to 800 Mbps. Buyers who need 6 GHz spectrum or a Bluetooth radio will have to choose a different card.

Highlights

  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi for flexible network connections
  • PCI Express 2.0 x1 interface fits standard desktop and NAS expansion slots
  • 4×4 MU-MIMO with two QCA9984 NICs delivers up to 2533 Mbps wireless throughput
  • Low-profile plug-in card with four detachable antennas and magnetic stand base
  • Includes full-height and specialised brackets for selected QNAP NAS installations

Specifications

BrandQNAP
ModelQWA-AC2600
TypeWireless Adapter
SpecificationsInterface: PCI Express 2.0 x1
Network Standard:
IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz
bandwidth:
802.11a: up to 54 Mbps
802.11b: up to 11 Mbps
802.11g: up to 54 Mbps
802.11n: up to 800 Mbps
802.11ac: up to 1733 Mbps
Antenna: 4 x Dual-band RP-SMA antennas
Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Dual-band dual-concurrent
FeaturesThe QWA-AC2600 is a 2.4/5 GHz Dual Band Dual Concurrent (DBDC), 4 x 4 Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO), low-profile PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 x1 wireless adapter with two Qualcomm QCA9984 NICs that supports up to 2533 Mbps (800 Mbps for IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz) and 1733 Mbps for IEEE 802.11ac (5 GHz)). The QWA-AC2600 can be used as an access point or a base station with Ubuntu/Linux PCs or QNAP NAS. Combining the higher compatibility of 802.11n and faster connection of 802.11ac, the QWA-AC2600 enables versatile applications including wireless LANs in the workplace and Internet of Things (IoT) de
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the QWA-AC2600 and attach the four detachable antennas correctly?

Insert the card into a PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot, secure it with the included full-height or specialized bracket, then screw the four detachable antennas onto the rear connectors and place them on the magnetic stand base for best signal.

What maintenance will the QWA-AC2600 need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep the antenna connectors tight, dust the heatsink occasionally, and update the driver when QNAP releases a new version for your operating system.

What limits sustained throughput on the QWA-AC2600 during long transfers?

The PCI Express 2.0 x1 host interface caps total bus bandwidth, so extended large-file copies will hit that ceiling before the dual Qualcomm QCA9984 radios reach their 2533 Mbps wireless rate.

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