HP 390685-001 Mini PCI-Express 54G WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n High-Speed Wireless LAN Network Interface Card...

SKU 390685-001

Brand HP

Interface: Mini PCI-Express (Mini PCIe)
Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Speed: Supports up to 300 Mbps (theoretical, with 802.11n)
Antenna Configuration: Typically 2x2 or 3x3 MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output)
Security: WPA/WPA2, WEP
Form Factor: Half-Mini Card or Full-Mini Card
Features: Draft 802.11n support for enhanced range and speed

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Key specifications

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Interface: Mini PCI-Express
Wireless Standards: 802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Form Factor: Mini PCI-Express Card
Brand: HP
Part Number: 390685-001

Product details

The HP 390685-001 is a Mini PCI-Express wireless LAN network interface card supporting the 54G WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n standards. This high-speed card enables robust wireless connectivity for compatible laptops, offering support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and advanced features like MIMO for improved performance.

Technical Information

Interface	Mini PCI-Express
Wireless Standards	802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Form Factor	Mini PCI-Express Card

Additional Specifications

Brand	HP
Part Number	390685-001
Max Data Rate	300 Mbps (802.11n)

Description

The HP 390685-001 is an advanced Mini PCI-Express wireless LAN card designed to provide high-speed and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity for compatible laptops. It supports a comprehensive range of wireless standards, including the legacy 802.11a/b/g and the significantly faster 802.11n standard. This allows it to connect to virtually any modern wireless network, operating on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands for optimal performance and interference avoidance. Leveraging the capabilities of the 802.11n standard, this card offers theoretical data transfer rates of up to 300 Mbps, a substantial improvement over older Wi-Fi technologies. This enhanced speed, often achieved through technologies like MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output), provides a smoother experience for bandwidth-intensive activities such as streaming high-definition video, online gaming, and large file transfers. The Mini PCI-Express interface ensures a high-bandwidth connection to the host system, further contributing to its performance. Security is also a key feature, with support for robust encryption protocols like WPA/WPA2, safeguarding wireless communications against unauthorized access. The card's design is typically based on a Half-Mini Card or Full-Mini Card form factor, fitting into the corresponding Mini PCIe slots found in many laptops. The HP 390685-001 represents a significant upgrade path for laptops needing modern wireless capabilities, offering improved range, speed, and stability compared to older 802.11g cards.

Condition: Refurbished