The D-Link DWA-556 is a draft 802.11n wireless client designed for delivering high-quality wireless performance for at-home use. A step up from the DWA-552, the DWA-556 is a PCI-Express card versus just PCI, thereby allowing it to deliver information even faster. Like its peer, the DWA-556 outputs up to 14x faster and 6x farther than a typical 802.11g network, while still maintaining backwards compatibility In addition, the DWA-556 boasts three external antennas for enhanced reception, WPA/WPA2 encryption for improved security, and the ability to stream HD media when connected to an Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655 or DIR-660). Unlike its more fashionable cousin (the dual-band DWA-160), the DWA-556 adds along Yahoo Widgets Desktop Tools, while still maintaining its peers ability for Internet phone calling with VoIP. The D-Link DWA-556 retails for $89.99 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
