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.
The USB-AC56 also includes a desktop cradle with a three-foot cable for more
flexible positioning in troublesome Wi-Fi reception areas.
- Next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi — up to three times faster than
2×2 802.11n 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
Next gen 802.11ac wireless, up to 3X faster than 2×2 wireless N
adapters
The fastest Wi-Fi ever becomes more accessible via USB, going up to 867 Mbps on
the clear 5 GHz band. Using 802.11ac wireless, faster connectivity and
enjoyment come to all your devices. Compared with current 802.11n, the USB-AC56
delivers up to 867 Mbps at 5 GHz, which is 3X faster than 802.11n!
Maximum flexibility for maximum wireless coverage
The USB-AC56 wireless-AC1300 USB adapter can cover larger homes and offices,
including multi-floor locations. Its detachable high-gain external antenna and
strong dual internal antennas provide ample transmission power for bigger areas.
The detachable antenna can be removed to reduce power draw and emissions should
medium-range coverage be sufficient. It can also be upgraded with a more
powerful antenna if needed.
Intelligent signal management for stable wireless
connections
ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless device connectivity using
precise directional signal amplification for extended coverage, increased data
throughput speed, and enhanced stability. Because connection strength varies
based on your environment, the USB-AC56 Dual-Band Wireless-AC1300 USB wireless
adapter uses two internal antennas and an external high gain antenna and
high-powered beam packing to detect wireless router locations to shape
transmissions so they’re optimized for the fastest, most stable connection
strength.
USB 3.0 for full 802.11ac performance
USB 3.0 allows the USB-AC56 Dual-Band Wireless-AC1300 USB wireless adapter to
pair with notebooks and desktops using a bandwidth up to ten times that of USB
2.0. It means the full advantage of 802.11ac networking is realized, as the
adapter has enough throughput overhead to support much faster network
speeds.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Network Standard: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g,
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac
- Product Segment: AC1300 enhanced AC performance :
400+867 Mbps
- Ports: USB 3.0 × 1
- Data Rate:
- 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:
- Internal 2 dBi PCB antenna x 2
- External dipole antenna x 1
- Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
- Utilities: ASUS USB-AC56 Utility
- Dimensions: 11.5 × 2.8 × 1.9 ~ cm (WxDxH)
- Weight: 50 g
- OS Support:
- 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
