USB-AC56, External, Dual-Band 2.4 / 5GHz, 400 / 867 Mbps, USB 3.0, Wireless Adapter
The ASUS USB-AC56 is a dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi adapter with a USB 3.0 connection that brings high-performance wireless networking support to desktop and notebook PCs. The USB-AC56 features a USB 3.0 connection with support for wireless data rates up to 400 Mbit/s at 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbit/s at 5 GHz with compatible routers. Suitable for use with both desktop and notebook PCs, the USB-AC56 features a dual internal antenna design for great wireless network coverage with minimal desktop clutter and a removable high-gain external antenna that boosts reception still further in weak Wi-Fi signal areas.
- Next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi — up to three times faster than 2x2 802.11n adapters
- Selectable 5 GHz/2.4 GHz dual bands increase signal clarity for better HD multimedia
- AiRadar technology provides a stronger signal over greater distances
- External high-gain antenna for 150% stronger Wi-Fi signal
- USB 3.0 connection for high-performance wireless networking with desktop and notebook PCs
Network Standard
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IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac |
Product Segment
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AC1300 enhanced AC performance : 400+867 Mbps |
Data Rate
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802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps 802.11n : up to 300 Mbps 802.11n TurboQAM : up to 400 Mbps 802.11ac : up to 867 Mbps |
Antenna
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Internal 2 dBi PCB antenna x 2 External dipole antenna x 1 |
Operating Frequency
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2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
Encryption
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64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support |
Utilities
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ASUS USB-AC56 Utility |
Ports
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USB 3.0 x 1 |
Button
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WPS Button |
OS Support
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Windows® 8.1 , 32bit/64bit Windows® 8 , 32bit/64bit Windows® 7 , 32bit/64bit Windows® Vista , 32bit/64bit Windows® XP , 32bit/64bit Mac OS X 10.5 Mac OS X 10.6 Mac OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8 Mac OS X 10.9 |
Dimensions
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11.5 x 2.8 x 1.9 ~ cm (WxDxH) |
Weight
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50 g |