The AD-600Z 802.11g USB Adapter is a wireless networking adapter produced by SparkLAN. It supports 802.11g and 802.11b protocols, operates in the 2.4GHz frequency band, and has a maximum transmission speed of 54Mbps. The adapter comes with a 1.2m USB cable and a magnetic mount for easy connection to a computer.
About this manual
The SparkLAN AD-600Z is a 802.11g USB wireless adapter that includes a 1.2 m USB cable, magnetic mounting kit, and a detachable 2 dBi RSMA antenna for improved signal strength and flexibility. It operates in the 2.4 GHz band and supports security protocols such as WEP, WPA‑PSK, WPA2, TKIP, and AES.
The manual outlines hardware specifications, including the Atheros ZyDAS 1211B chipset, USB 2.0 interface, and power consumption of 350 mA (Tx) and 270 mA (Rx). Environmental limits, dimensions (114 × 69 × 280 mm), and operating temperature ranges are also provided, along with supported Windows operating systems and web‑based management features.
What's inside
- Features
- Hardware Specifications
- Radio Characteristics
- Power Consumption
- Environmental Specifications
- Operating Systems
- Security
- Package Contents
Specifications
| Chipset | Atheros ZyDAS 1211B |
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| Interface | USB 2.0 |
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| Antenna | 2 dBi RSMA detachable |
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| Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz |
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| Data Rates (802.11g) | 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps |
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| Transmit Power (802.11g) | 14‑42 dBm |
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| Receive Sensitivity (802.11g) | -70 dBm @54 Mbps |
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| Operating Range | Up to 200 m |
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| Power Consumption (Tx) | 350 mA |
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| Dimension | 114 × 69 × 280 mm (L×W×H) |
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| Weight | 230 g |
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| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 55 °C (operating) |
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| Supported OS | Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE |
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| Security Protocols | 64/128‑Bit WEP, WPA‑PSK, WPA2, WPA2‑PSK, TKIP, AES |
Frequently asked questions
What operating systems are supported by the AD-600Z?
The adapter supports Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows 98SE.
What is the maximum operating range of the AD-600Z?
The device can operate up to 200 meters, depending on the surrounding environment.
Which security protocols does the AD-600Z provide?
It supports 64/128‑bit WEP, WPA‑PSK, WPA2, WPA2‑PSK, TKIP, and AES.
What type of antenna does the AD-600Z use?
It uses a detachable 2 dBi RSMA antenna.