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QNAP continues to expand its product catalog with the launch of the new QNAP QWA-AC2600 wireless adapter, which allows the user to turn an Ubuntu PC or NAS into an access point.

QNAP QWA-AC2600, turn your Ubuntu PC into an access point

QNAP QWA-AC2600 is a 2.4 × 5 GHz, 4 × 4 MU-MIMO Dual-band Dual-Concurrent (DBDC) wireless adapter that comes in a PCI Express card format and is equipped with two Qualcomm QCA9984 NICs, which combine to offer a maximum data transfer rate of 2533 MHz. This adapter can be used to turn an Ubuntu / Linux PC or a QNAP NAS into a wireless access point, increasing the possibilities of use.

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The manufacturer notes that several of them can be installed on a single PC or NAS to increase flexibility of use. QNAP NAS users can use the WirelessAP Station and Network and Virtual Switch applications to enable advanced features such as DHCP and NAT. With these features, the QNAP QWA-AC2600 is an ideal device for scenarios such as IoT developments, video surveillance and many more.

The QNAP QWA-AC2600 is based on a PCIe 2.0 interface to obtain the necessary bandwidth to communicate with the motherboard and the rest of the system, it is compatible with the IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac WiFi protocol thanks to its 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. It also offers 4 x 4 MU-MIMO capabilities to send content to multiple users simultaneously in a much more efficient way, with these characteristics it is capable of reaching a transfer speed of 2533 Mbps.

The manufacturer includes detachable antennas, with magnetic stand base and specialized full-height stands for easy installation.