The easy way to upgrade any desktop PC to super-fast next-generation 80211ac Wi-Fi The ASUS PCE-AC56 is a 80211ac Wi-Fi PCI Express adapter which upgrades your desktop from tangle-some Ethernet cables to carefree industry-leading 80211ac at up to 867 Mbps Broadcom Turbo QAM™ technology super-charges 24 GHz 80211n 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 80211ac The PCE-AC56 uses Broadcom’s new 5th generation Wi-Fi 80211ac chipset to reach speeds of up to 867 Mbps through the 5 GHz band which is three times faster than 80211n 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 80211ac & seamless interconnection with existing devices Extend & strengthen your wireless connection ASUS Ai Radar intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity using 80211ac beamforming technology high power amplification & exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning This ensures extended coverage dynamic data speed increases & enhanced stability No more dead zones with 150 better coverage!A powerful signal-boosting high-gain design gives the PCE-AC56 enhanced signal transmission that extends Wi-Fi range & coverage by up to 150 compared to generic client devices This extended coverage minimizes the possibility of dead spots at any location offering fast & uninterrupted HD streaming & smooth multiplayer gaming throughout the home or office Verified by ASUS internal test Actual performance may vary as a result of network conditions & environmental factors Instant Wi-Fi upgrade for desktops With its PCI Express interface the PCE-AC56 plugs into any motherboard to give your desktop an instant 80211ac Wi-Fi upgrade with access to speeds of up to 13 Gbps As it connects directly to the motherboard there are no messy cables to clutter your computing environment & no dedicated power supply is required Stylish Aluminum heasink handles heat for extra stability The added heatsink uses highly-conductive aluminum to remove heat from the chipset ensuring greater reliability for non-stop operation Lower temperatures translate into a more stable device in all climate conditions even during hot summers & greater stability means more consistent connectivity & longer product lifespan Plus the heatsink has been crafted for a stylish look once more showing ASUS always goes beyond the spec Ports & interfaces Internal Yes Interface WLANHost interface PCI-EConnectivity technology Wireless Bandwidth Data transfer rate (max) 1300 Mbits Networking Networking standards IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211ac IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n Modulation 16-QAM 64-QAM CCK DBPSK DQPSK OFDMFrequency band 24
- 5 Wireless LAN features Top Wi-Fi standard IEEE 80211ac Wi-Fi standards IEEE 80211a IEEE 80211ac IEEE 80211b IEEE 80211g IEEE 80211n Wi-Fi Yes Antenna Antenna Yes Technical details Colour of product Multicolour Security Security algorithms 128-bit WEP 64-bit WEP WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPSDesign Colour of product Multicolour Performance Security algorithms 128-bit WEP 64-bit WEP WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPSWeight & dimensions Width 991 mm Depth 1209 mm Height 216 mm Weight 105 g Certificates Certification CE FCC C-Tick ICOperational conditions Operating temperature (T-T) 0
- 40 °CStorage temperature (T-T) -20
- 65 °COperating relative humidity (H-H) 10
- 90 Storage relative humidity (H-H) 10
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