ASUS PCE-AC88 IEEE 802.11ac - Wi-Fi Adapter for Desktop Computer

PCE-AC88

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Description

  • Instantly upgrade your desktop to dual-band 4x4 AC3100 Wi-Fi with speeds up to 2100Mbps (5GHz band) and 1000Mbps (2.4GHz band).
  • 60% faster Wi-Fi with better coverage than 3x3 AC adapters.
  • External magnetic antenna base allows flexible antenna placement for the best reception.
  • Custom heatsink ensures non-stop operation for improved stability and reliability.

ASUS PCE-AC88 is a dual-band AC3100 4x4 Wi-Fi PCI Express® (PCIe®) adapter for desktop PCs. Its NitroQAM™ (1024-QAM) technology delivers combined wireless speeds of up to 2100Mbps on the 5GHz band and 1000Mbps on the 2.4GHz band - 60% faster than 3x3 adapters, ensuring smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming. It's the first 4x4 802.11ac PCIe® adapter on the market, giving you improved Wi-Fi reception and - when paired with a 4x4 router - the full performance potential of 4x4 Wi-Fi!

Enjoy 60% faster Wi-Fi on your desktop

NitroQAM™ (1024-QAM) technology gives PCE-AC88 Wi-Fi speeds of up to 2100Mbps (5GHz) and 1000Mbps (2.4GHz), so you can enjoy smooth streaming and low-latency online gaming on your desktop PC.

Unrivaled Wi-Fi reception with the first ever 4x4 adapter

With a four-transmit, four-receive (4x4) antenna design, Wi-Fi range and signal stability are improved dramatically for faster, clearer and stronger Wi-Fi. PCE-AC88 pushes your desktop's Wi-Fi reception to higher level, and allows you to unlock the full potential of your 4x4 router!

Flexible antenna placement

PCE-AC88 includes extension cables for its detachable antennas, plus a magnetized antenna base that can be attached to any suitable surface - horizontal or vertical. This makes it incredibly easy to find the best antenna location for optimum signal quality.

Custom heatsink for best stability

The stylish, customized heatsink is crafted for non-stop operation, giving you improved stability and reliability for connections when running bandwidth-intensive network tasks in hot environments.

Specifications

General Information

Manufacturer:
ASUS Computer International
Manufacturer Website Address:
http://www.asus.com/au
Brand Name:
Asus
Product Model:
PCE-AC88
Product Name:
Dual-Band AC3100 Wireless PCIe Adapter
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
Wireless Transmission Speed:
3.03 Gbit/s

Interfaces/Ports

Host Interface:
  • PCI Express x1

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:
Internal
Height:
2.1 cm
Width:
10.3 cm
Depth:
6.9 cm
Weight (Approximate):
125 g

Miscellaneous

Device Supported:
  • Desktop Computer