Asus USB AC56 Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless USB Adapter, USB 3.0, Broadcom

ASUS USB-AC56 – Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 USB 3.0 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 300Mbit/s at 2.4GHz and 867Mbit/s at 5GHz 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 gen 802.11ac wireless, up to 3X faster than 2x2 wireless N adaptersThe fastest Wi-Fi ever becomes more accessible via USB, going up to 870Mbps on the clear 5GHz 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 5GHz, which is 3X faster than 802.11n!

Maximum flexibility for maximum wireless coverageThe USB-AC56 wireless-AC1200 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 connectionsASUS 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-AC1200 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 performanceUSB 3.0 allows the USB-AC56 Dual-Band Wireless-AC1200 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.

Next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi — up to three times faster than 2x2 802.11n adapters

Selectable 5GHz/2.4GHz 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: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac

Product Segment: AC1200 ultimate AC performance; 300+867Mbps

Data Rate:

802.11a: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps

802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps

802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps

802.11n: up to 300Mbps

802.11ac: up to 867Mbps

Antenna:

Internal 2 dBi PCB antenna x 2

External dipole antenna x 1

Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz/5GHz

Encryption: 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPS support

Utilities: ASUS USB-AC56 Utility

Ports: USB 3.0 x 1

Button: WPS Button

OS Support:

Windows® 8, 32bit/64bit

Windows® 7, 32bit/64bit

Windows® Vista, 32bit/64bit

Windows® 2000, 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

Dimensions (WxDxH): 11.5 x 2.8 x 1.9cm

Weight: 50 g