WNL-U556M

300Mbps 802.11n Wireless Micro-size USB Adapter

 
 
Ultra Mini Size Portable USB Adapter Boosts Real 300Mbps Wireless Performance
PLANET WNL-U556M Wireless Micro USB adapter is specially designed for users who need high mobility, and provides real 300Mbps 802.11n high speed wireless transmission. It adopts 2T2R 11n wireless chipset with excellent internal antenna design to not only provide reliable WiFi connection but also achieve simultaneous300Mbps download / upload speeds and greater coverage than generic wireless USB adapters. The ultra mini size compact design of the WNL-U556M is convenient to carry for all mobile users. The WNL-U556M can be hidden very well, just like a part of the laptop or PC, once it is plugged into the USB port.
 
 
High Speed 802.11n Wireless Experience
The WNL-U556M offers a reliable and cost effective wireless extending solution. It adopts IEEE 802.11n radio with 2T2R MIMO antenna technology to improve wireless speed and coverage with up to 300Mbps data rate for both upload and download. The incredible wireless speed makes it ideal for handling multiple HD movies stream, high resolution on-line game, stereo music, VoIP and data streams at the same time stably and smoothly. It is also backward compliant with 802.11g and 802.11b standards; thus there is no need to change the existing network for maintaining connectivity. With the ultra compact design, the WNL-U556M helps to upgrade the users’ laptop and PC from 802.11b/g wireless to 300Mbps 802.11n wireless seamlessly. Just Plug in the WNL-U556M, you can immediately enjoy the high-speed wireless sharing.
 
 
Superior 3D Antenna Design
The WNL-U556M sustains powerful Wireless transmission capability regardless of its micro size design. Its internal 2dbi PIFA antenna is designed in 3D structure for satisfying the compact antenna area in the Micro-size dimension, which provides stronger and more stable signal than Printed or Chip antennas widely applied in generic adapters. Therefore, users may experience superior wireless transmission and wireless coverage offered by the WNL-U556M which takes even smaller space.
 
 
Advanced Wireless Security and Easy Wireless Connection
To secure the Wireless transmission, the WNL-U556M provides advanced security features including 64/128-bit WEP, WPA / WPA2 and WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES encryption. Moreover, in order to simplify the security configurations, the WNL-U556M offers WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function for users connecting to Wireless access quickly. It especially has a WPS button even more convenient than general Wireless USB adapters which only provide WPS via software. Users can easily connect to the existing wireless network by pushing the WPS button.
 
 
Multiple OS Compliant
The WNL-U556M supports most popular operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Linux, MAC OS X and even the latest Windows 8. With high speed capability of the WNL-U556M, users can enjoy higher wireless transmission speed anywhere and anytime.
 
 
Wireless Connection Sharing via Software Access Point Function
Ever experience that there is only wired Internet access available in the hotel room so you could not have your PDA, Smart Phone or iPad access to Internet by wireless? More than just being an adapter for PC and laptop connecting to high speed wireless network, the WNL-U556M can also become a wireless access point. By applying the USB Wireless LAN Utility included in the package, users can switch the WNL-U556M operation between Station mode and Access Point mode. When the WNL-U556M is in the Access Point mode, it enables the connected Wi-Fi devices such as iPhone / Android / Symbian / Windows smart mobile phone, iPod Touch / iPad and NDS / PSP turn to a Wi-Fi Hotspot and can share wireless access conveniently.
 
 
 
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WNL-U556M 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless Micro-Size USB Adapter
User-friendly and Secure Connection
By connecting the WNL-U556M to your PC or laptop, you can easily share a secure wireless network with high-speed Internet access, file transmission and media stream in your home or office. Moreover, the WNL-U556M enhances the safety connection by multiple advanced security features.
 
 

Wirelessly Barebone and Thin Client Application
The WNL-U556M allows you to add wireless connection ability for PC, barebone or Thin Client to connect with WiFi network. The innovative ultra mini size design makes the WNL-U556M perfect for Internet access in high mobility and can be installed anywhere the wireless client located without UTP cable restricts.
 
 
 
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WNL-U556M 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless Micro-Size USB Adapter
• Ultra mini size, portable and compact design
• 2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation
• Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n 
• Provides up to 300Mbps download and 300Mbps upload data rate
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support
• Supports WEP 64/128-bit, WPA / WPA2, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES encryption)
• Supports Software AP mode
• Supports Wireless QoS (WMM)
• USB 2.0 attached interface
• Supports most popular operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, 
　Linux, and MAC OS X.
 
 
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WNL-U556M 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless Micro-Size USB Adapter
Hardware Specification
Interface USB 2.0, Type-A
Antenna Type Internal Omni-directional PIFA Antenna
Antenna Gain 2dBi
Button WPS Push Button (PBC mode) to launch WPS connection
LED 1 x Link / Active (Green)
Operation Voltage 5V DC, power input from USB port
Dimension (W x D x H) 29 x 14.4 x 6 mm
Wireless Specification
Standards Conformance IEEE 802.11n standard compliant
IEEE 802.11b/g backwards compatible
RF Modulation DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM
Frequency Band 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz
Operating Channel America / FCC: 2.414~2.462GHz (11 Channels)
Europe / ETSI: 2.412~2.472GHz (13 Channels)
Japan / TELEC: 2.412~2.484GHz (14 Channels)
Data Rate 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps with auto-rate fall back
802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps 
802.11n (20MHz): up to 144.4Mbps 
802.11n (40MHz): up to 300Mbp
Wireless Transmit Power (EIRP) 802.11b: 18 ± 1dBm
802.11g: 15 ± 1dBm
802.11n: 13 ± 1dBm
Receiver Sensitivity IEEE 802.11b: -85dBm 
IEEE 802.11g: -70dBm 
IEEE 802.11n: -68dBm
Operating Mode Ad-Hoc / Infrastructure, Soft AP
Encryption Security WEP 64/128-bit
WPA / WPA2 (TKIP/AES)
WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
Wireless Advanced Supports 802.11e WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)
Supports Software/Hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Management Tool The utility included in the package or Windows XP Zero Configuration utility
Operating systems Windows 2000/XP (x86/x64) / VISTA (x86/x64) / Windows 7 (x86/x64) / Windows 8
Linux Kernel 2.4 /2.6
Macintosh 10.4/10.5/10.6
Certification
Emission CE, FCC
Environment
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40 Degree C (32 ~ 104 Degree F)
Humidity 10 ~ 90%, non condensation
Package
Package Content ■ WNL-U556M (300Mbps 802.11n Wireless Micro-Size USB adapter)
■ Quick Installation Guide
■ CD (includes driver, utility and user’s manual)
 
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WNL-U556M 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless Micro-Size USB Adapter

Datasheet

Date Version Description Download
2012-11-30 1.0 WNL-U556M
 

Quick Guide

Date Version Description Download
2012-11-07 1.0 Initial release.
 

User's Manual

Date Version Description Download
2012-11-07 1.0 Initial release.
 

EC Declaration

Date Version Description Download
2012-11-07 1.0 Initial release.
 
 
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WNL-U556M 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless Micro-Size USB Adapter