Description
Upgrade your PC to the next-generation of wireless
ASUS PCE-AC56 Dual-band Wireless-AC1300 PCI-E adapter is an 802.11ac Wi-Fi PCI Express adapter that upgrades your desktop PC to leading 802.11ac wireless that delivers wireless speeds up to 867 Mbps. Broadcom TurboQAM technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n performance from 300 Mbps to 400 Mbps with compatible devices. Plus, the external magnetized antenna base gives you more flexibility for adjusting antenna placement to get the best signal reception.
Instant Wi-Fi upgrade
With its PCI Express interface, PCE-AC56 plugs into any motherboard to give your desktop an instant 802.11ac Wi-Fi upgrade with access to speeds of up to 1.3 Gbps. With its external, magnetic antenna, attach it where you please and enjoy the strongest wireless performance.
Fastest Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ac
PCE-AC56 uses Broadcom's 5th generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac chipset to give you speeds of up to 867 Mbps through the 5 GHz band--3 times faster than 802.11n Wi-Fi. It maintains full backward compatibility with all previous Wi-Fi protocols for 2-way high performance transmission and seamless connections to your existing router.
Extend and strengthen your wireless connection
ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless device connectivity using precise directional signal amplification for extended coverage, increased data throughput speed and enhanced stability. The added heatsink uses highly conductive aluminum to remove heat from the chipset for greater reliability for a reliable, stable connection.
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The easy way to upgrade any desktop PC to super-fast next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi
The ASUS PCE-AC56 is a 802.11ac Wi-Fi PCI Express adapter which upgrades your desktop from tangle-some Ethernet cables to carefree industry-leading 802.11ac at up to 867 Mbps. Broadcom TurboQAM technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n 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: 802.11ac
The PCE-AC56 uses Broadcom's Wi-Fi 802.11ac chipset to reach speeds of up to 867 Mbps through the 5 GHz band, which is three times faster than 802.11n 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 802.11ac and seamless interconnection with existing devices. -
Extend and strengthen your wireless connection
ASUS AiRadar intelligently strengthens wireless connectivity using 802.11ac beamforming technology, high power amplification, and exclusive ASUS RF fine-tuning. This ensures extended coverage, dynamic data speed increases, and enhanced stability. -
No more dead zones with 150% better coverage
A powerful signal-boosting high-gain design gives the PCE-AC56 improved signal transmission that extends Wi-Fi range and coverage by up to 150% compared to generic client devices. This extended coverage minimizes the possibility of dead spots at any location, offering fast and uninterrupted HD streaming and smooth multiplayer gaming throughout the home or office. -
Instant Wi-Fi upgrade for desktops
With its PCI Express interface, the PCE-AC56 plugs into any motherboard to give your desktop an instant 802.11ac Wi-Fi upgrade, with access to speeds of up to 1.3 Gbps. As it connects directly to the motherboard, there are no messy cables to clutter your computing environment, and 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, and greater stability means more consistent connectivity and longer product lifespan. Plus, the heatsink has been crafted for a stylish look, once more showing ASUS always goes beyond the spec.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- ASUS PCE-AC56 - network adapter - PCIe
- Device Type
- Network adapter
- Form Factor
- Plug-in card
- Interface (Bus) Type
- PCI Express
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 2.16 cm x 12.09 cm x 9.91 cm
- Weight
- 105 g
- Data Link Protocol
- Wi-Fi 5
- Data Transfer Rate
- 1.3 Gbps
- Performance
- Maximum throughput (2.4 GHz): 400 Mbps , Maximum throughput (5 GHz): 867 Mbps
- Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac
- System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2-year warranty
Detailed Specification
General
- Device Type
- Network adapter
- Form Factor
- Plug-in card
- Interface (Bus) Type
- PCI Express
Networking
- Connectivity Technology
- Wireless
- Data Link Protocol
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac
- Data Transfer Rate
- 1.3 Gbps
- Performance
- Maximum throughput (2.4 GHz): 400 Mbps , Maximum throughput (5 GHz): 867 Mbps
- Line Coding Format
- DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM
- Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
- Features
- ASUS AiRadar, magnetic aerial base, Broadcom TurboQAM technology
- Compliant Standards
- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac
Aerial
- Antenna
- External detachable
- Antenna Qty
- 2
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 3 x aerial - R-SMA
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Low-profile bracket
- Encryption Algorithm
- 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
- Compliant Standards
- C-Tick, IC, FCC
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required
- Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bits)
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 2.16 cm
- Depth
- 12.09 cm
- Height
- 9.91 cm
- Weight
- 105 g
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 10 - 90% (non-condensing)