ASUS PCE-AC56 IEEE 802.11ac - Wi-Fi Adapter for Desktop Computer

PCE-AC56

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Description

The easy way to upgrade any desktop PC to super-fast next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi

The ASUS PCE-AC56 is a 802.11ac Wi-Fi PCI Express adapter which upgrades your desktop from tangle-some Ethernet cables to carefree industry-leading 802.11ac at up to 867 Mbps. Broadcom® TurboQAM™ technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n performance from 300 Mbps to 400 Mbps with compatible devices. Plus, the stylish external magnetized antenna base gives you more flexibility in adjusting antenna placement to get the best signal reception quality possible.

Fastest Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ac

The PCE-AC56 uses Broadcom's new 5th generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac chipset to reach speeds of up to 867 Mbps through the 5 GHz band, which is three times faster than 802.11n Wi-Fi. At the same time, it maintains full backward compatibility with all previous Wi-Fi protocols, providing high performance two-way transmission while ensuring a smooth transition to 802.11ac and seamless interconnection with existing devices.

Extend and strengthen your wireless connection

ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity using 802.11ac beamforming technology, high power amplification, and exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning. This ensures extended coverage, dynamic data speed increases, and enhanced stability.

Specifications

General Information

Manufacturer:
ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Website Address:
http://www.asus.com/au
Brand Name:
Asus
Product Model:
PCE-AC56
Product Name:
802.11ac Dual-band Wireless-AC1300 PCI-E Adapter
Packaged Quantity:
1
Product Type:
Wi-Fi Adapter

Technical Information

Wi-Fi Standard:
  • IEEE 802.11ac
ISM Band:
Yes
UNII Band:
Yes
ISM Maximum Frequency:
2.40 GHz
UNII Maximum Frequency:
5 GHz
Number of Antennas:
2
Antenna Type:
  • Dipole Antenna
Antenna Connector:
RP-SMA Connector
Wireless Transmission Speed:
1.27 Gbit/s
Wireless Security:
    • WEP 64/128-bit
    • WPA
    • WPA2-PSK
    • WPA-PSK
    • WPS

Interfaces/Ports

Host Interface:
  • PCI Express

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:
Internal
Height:
9.9 cm
Width:
12.1 cm
Thickness:
21.6 mm
Weight (Approximate):
105 g

Miscellaneous

System Requirements:
Operating Systems:
  • Microsoft Windows 8 (32/64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows XP (32/64-bit)
Device Supported:
  • Desktop Computer